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Texas 8-Hour
Administrator
Course

The only online course approved by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) with an instructor who has run a home care agency. Meets the 8-Clock Hour requirement for Administrators and Alternates under 26 TAC §558.259(c).

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$179
One-Time Price
3
Modules
16
Lessons
24/7
Online Access
HHSC Approved Training Company
Meets 26 TAC §558.259(c)
Instant Certificate of Completion
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Watch this 2-minute video below to understand how and why this course is the BEST way to learn the "ESSENTIALS" to compliance success as an Administrator in Texas...
Texas Chapter 558 Requirement

Who Is Required to Take This Course?

Texas’s Chapter 558 (26 TAC) requires every HCSSA Administrator and Alternate Administrator to complete an approved 8-clock hour training course — BEFORE submitting the agency application. This is not optional. HHSC surveyors verify completion. Certificates must be in each administrator’s personnel file.

This course satisfies that requirement completely — for Licensed Home Health (LHH), Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH), Personal Assistance Services (PAS), and Hospice agencies.

  • New Administrators starting a Texas home care agency (HCSSA)
  • Alternate Administrators required to be trained under 26 TAC §558.259(c)
  • Administrators for LHH, L&CHH, PAS, and Hospice agencies
  • Agency owners who want to understand Chapter 558 compliance deeply
  • Franchise operators opening a Texas location
The Regulatory Requirement

Texas 26 TAC §558.259(c) — Chapter 558

HHSC requires all Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA) Administrators and Alternate Administrators to complete an approved 8-clock hour training course as a condition of initial licensure. Both the Administrator and the Alternate Administrator must be trained BEFORE submitting the application.

26 TAC §558.259(c) — Prior to agency application submission Applies to LHH, L&CHH, PAS & Hospice agencies
200+
Texas agencies
trained by TBOSC
Course Features

What's Included in Your
Enrollment

Every feature of this course was built for the reality of running a Texas home care agency — not a generic overview of federal regulations. This is Texas-specific content, from an HHSC-approved trainer who’s lived it.

Feature 01
3 Interactive Video Modules
8 hours of Texas home care regulation content, structured into 3 focused modules you can start, pause, and resume on your schedule. No scheduled sessions. No live attendance required.
Feature 02
Chapter 558 Deep Dive
Covers the entire Chapter 558 regulatory framework HHSC surveyors use, including Sections A through H. Updated for current regulation changes.
Feature 03
Competency Quizzes Per Module
Each module includes a short competency quiz. Required for completion and included in your certificate documentation for HHSC personnel file.
Feature 04
Instant Certificate of Completion
Download a personalized Certificate of Completion immediately. Ready for your personnel file and to present to an HHSC surveyor.
Feature 05
Available 24/7 — Complete at Your Pace
Access anywhere, anytime, any device. No deadlines, no cohort scheduling.
Feature 06
Meets 8-Clock Hour Requirement
Satisfies 26 TAC §558.259(c) for new Administrators and Alternates. Each person needs their own enrollment to receive their individual certificate.
Inside the Course

3 Modules That Cover Everything

Eight hours of targeted content — organized into three modules that take you from Texas state and federal laws through the specific Chapter 558 sections, compliance programs, and survey preparation strategies that define success as a Texas administrator.

01
Texas State and Federal Laws
In Module 1, we examine the laws that govern home care agencies in Texas. After years working as an Administrator, as well as hundreds of home care agencies, we review the most critical items to keep your agency in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Legal Framework
02
Chapter 558: Sections A, B, C, D
An in-depth look at Texas home care regulations — the minimum standards for home care, home health, and hospice agencies to operate in Texas. Covers administrative requirements, client rights, personnel standards, and service delivery requirements.
Core Regulations
03
Chapter 558: Sections E, F, G, H
Specific requirements for each agency type: home care, home health, and hospice. We review the survey process, potential deficiencies, planning the compliance year, and tips to avoid the top-issued deficiencies in Texas.
Survey & Compliance Strategy
Bonus Materials Included with Enrollment

Guide to Home Care Survey & Plan of Correction

The complete e-book walking through the survey process and the exact framework for a Plan of Correction that gets accepted by HHSC without unnecessary commitments.

$497 Value

Texas 8-Binder Policy System Overview

A deep dive into each major compliance program — with actual examples of meetings, reviews, and documentation an HHSC surveyor expects to see in your office.

$1,997 Value

Annual Compliance Calendar

A 12-month checklist that maps out every required compliance event for the year — so you’re never caught unprepared by a deadline, meeting, or annual documentation requirement.

$297 Value
Lucas Carroll — Founder of The Business of Senior Care
15+
Years in
Senior Care
Your Instructor

Built by an HHSC-Approved Trainer Who Ran a Home Care Agency

The Business of Senior Care is an approved trainer for all Home & Community Support Services Agencies, including Home Health, Personal Attendant Services, and Hospice agencies. We bring decades of experience in running a successful home care agency. We know what policies and documentation a surveyor wants to see.

  • Former Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
  • HHSC-approved training company for all HCSSA types
  • 15+ years in senior care — corporate franchise development, NHA, and consulting
  • Served 100s of home care agencies across 10+ states
  • 100% first-survey pass rate for TBOSC consulting clients
  • Founder & CEO, The Business of Senior Care
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What Texas Administrators Say

Real Results from Real Texas Agencies

★★★★★
Essentials 8-Hour Course
Thank you for putting this training together! I have attended some other online trainings approved by state and have been disappointed by the quality of the training. I truly enjoyed your program.
Maria
Houston, TX
★★★★★
Essentials 8-Hour Course
Really helpful. I will consult this over and over again.
Robert
Dallas, TX
★★★★★
Essentials 8-Hour Course
Excellent coverage of requirements for being in compliance with state regulations and being an Administrator!
Jennifer
San Antonio, TX
★★★★★
Essentials 8-Hour Course
All the information I needed and even some I didn’t know I needed.
Patricia
Austin, TX
★★★★★
Essentials 8-Hour Course
Very informational, easy to understand and well written.
David
Fort Worth, TX
★★★★★
Essentials 8-Hour Course
Met all my expectations for this course and believe it will help improve my home care practice/agency.
Stephanie
El Paso, TX
Enrollment & Pricing

One Price. Everything Included.

Essentials for Administrators — 8-Hour Online Course Core
Bonus: Guide to Survey & Plan of Correction E-Book $497
Bonus: Texas 8-Binder Policy System Overview $1,997
Bonus: Annual Compliance Calendar $297
Instant Certificate of Completion Included
Total Value $2,791+

Everything above is included in a single one-time enrollment. No subscription. No ongoing fees. Complete the course on your schedule and keep access for review whenever Chapter 558 regulations are updated.

Course Happiness Guarantee

If you don't love this course, get 100% of your money back — no questions asked. Lucas built this course over years of real-world experience and stands behind every module completely.

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Essentials for Administrators
HHSC-approved 8-hour course for Texas HCSSA administrators and alternates — LHH, L&CHH, PAS & Hospice.
Total value: $2,791+
$179
One-time payment. Instant access.
3 interactive video modules (8 CEU hours)
Chapter 558 deep dive — Sections A through H
Competency quiz per module
Instant downloadable certificate
Survey & Plan of Correction guide
Texas 8-Binder Policy System overview
Annual Compliance Calendar
24/7 access — complete on your schedule
Enroll Now — $179
100% money-back guarantee · Instant access
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About the Course

Yes. The Business of Senior Care is an HHSC-approved trainer for all Home & Community Support Services Agencies, including Home Health, Personal Attendant Services, and Hospice agencies. This course fully satisfies the required 8-clock hour administrator training under 26 TAC §558.259(c).
BOTH the Administrator and Alternate Administrator for an agency need to take the 8-Clock Hour course prior to being designated at the agency. This is required under 26 TAC §558.259(c).
Yes. Both the Administrator and Alternate need to complete the 8-Clock Hour course prior to submitting the application for a new home care agency. HHSC will not accept applications without proof of completion.
Texas state and federal laws that apply to home care agencies, the full Chapter 558 (Sections A through H), tips for keeping your agency in compliance, Administrator guidance, survey preparation strategies, Plan of Correction writing, and much more.
Yes. Each participant needs their own course certificate with their name on it. This goes in the personnel file and is what HHSC surveyors will ask to see. Each person needs a separate enrollment at $179.
Yes. Upon completing all 3 modules and passing the competency quizzes, you can instantly download a personalized Certificate of Completion. It includes your name and is formatted to place in your personnel file and present to an HHSC surveyor.
TBOSC is the only HHSC-approved trainer who has actually operated a home care agency. The content isn’t generic regulatory reading — it’s what you actually need to know on survey day, from someone who’s been through it. No other approved trainer has this operational experience.
Also Available

Need More Than Training?

TBOSC offers a full suite of Texas-specific resources for agencies at every stage — from pre-application through ongoing annual compliance.

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Related Texas Resources
Texas Policies & Procedures 1-on-1 Consulting & Survey Prep Texas Home Care Licensing Overview
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