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Handbook Revision, November 2, 2026
6000 Section Central Registry Checks for the Public (PATS 00179)
The revisions for this section of policy include updating the information on how a Texas Central Registry check request is completed.
See:
6000 Central Registry Checks for the Public
6100 Requesting a Central Registry Check
6110 Who Can Submit a Request for a Central Registry Check
6120 Central Registry Checks for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents In Another State or Prospective Adoptive Parents Seeking a Private Adoption
6130 Central Registry Checks for Employment with Day Cares or Head Starts not regulated by Child Care Licensing in Texas
6200 Central Registry Check Results
6210 Cleared Results
6220 Match Results
6230 Who Receives Central Registry Check Results
6300 Appealing Central Registry Check Results