The FAD worker must run recurring background checks for each individual subject to an initial background check, as long as that individual remains in a role that requires background checks. For instance, if an elderly relative stops visiting because of poor health, checks would not be required unless the relative plans to resume visits.

The FAD worker must re-run and update background checks no later than once every 24 months from the date of the most recently submitted background check. A new fingerprint based FBI check is not required if the name-based check is kept current within 24 months, unless:

 •   DFPS previously conducted a fingerprint-based FBI check for the person or waived the requirement based on a previously submitted check that another entity completed, and the person failed to undergo a name-based check at least every two years since the most recent fingerprint-based FBI check;

 •   the person moved out-of-state after DFPS or another entity completed the most recent fingerprint-based check; or

 •   there is reason to suspect that the person has out-of-state criminal history since DFPS or another entity completed the most recent fingerprint-based check.

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §§745.615, 745.625 and 745.630