Christian Homes Of Abilene
1202 ESTATES DR, Abilene, TX 79602 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esther Ruth Cox
- Phone
- (325) 677-2205
- Regulated since
- Sep 4, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94180 · number 6628- 122
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Other (6) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(2) — Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other Serious
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient.
HHSC 749.3133(f)(1) — Swimming Pools- Doors that lead from home to pool must have a door alarm.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other Serious
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient.
HHSC 749.3133(k) — Swimming Pools-bottom of the pool must be visible at all times.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(2) — Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other Serious
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient.
HHSC 749.3133(f)(1) — Swimming Pools- Doors that lead from home to pool must have a door alarm.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other Serious
During DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be deficient.
HHSC 749.3133(k) — Swimming Pools-bottom of the pool must be visible at all times.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
A child's supervision needs as stated in the service plan were not being followed. The foster parents didn?t see a dog bite incident occurring, weren?t able to intervene which resulted in an injury, and the child had to come inside the home to make them aware of the incident.
HHSC 749.1323 — Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
A child's supervision needs as stated in the service plan were not being followed. The foster parents didn?t see a dog bite incident occurring, weren?t able to intervene which resulted in an injury, and the child had to come inside the home to make them aware of the incident.
HHSC 749.1323 — Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A foster parent tested positive for COVID on 1-7-22 but it wasn't reported to licensing until 1-10-22.
HHSC 749.503(e)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 12, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A foster parent tested positive for COVID on 1-7-22 but it wasn't reported to licensing until 1-10-22.
HHSC 749.503(e)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.