Buckner Children And Family Services, INC.
425 W PECAN AVE, Midland, TX 79705 · Midland County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nicole Locker
- Phone
- (432) 934-5345
- Regulated since
- Apr 30, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 828289 · number 1283626- 7311
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 16, 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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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 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 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
video camera in children's bedroom.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
video camera in children's bedroom.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 2, 2025 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 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 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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Nov 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 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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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A foster parent was arrested on 10/17/25 and did not notify their agency or Licensing. The agency was made aware on 10/21/25 and reported it to Licensing on 10/23/25, once the home was closed.
HHSC 749.503(e)(7)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as you are aware of arrest/indictment/criminal complaint of person under the auspices of agency.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-10. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A foster parent was arrested on 10/17/25 and did not notify their agency or Licensing. The agency was made aware on 10/21/25 and reported it to Licensing on 10/23/25, once the home was closed.
HHSC 749.503(e)(7)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as you are aware of arrest/indictment/criminal complaint of person under the auspices of agency.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-10. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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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Feb 4, 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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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 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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Jan 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 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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Jan 28, 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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Jan 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 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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Nov 16, 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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Nov 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 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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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 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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Nov 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 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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Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 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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Jul 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 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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May 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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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing a staff record noted that the staff did not complete the normalcy training until July 2022.
HHSC 749.864(a)(1) — Administrative and prof. staff excluding those working only with adoption services must have 2hrs normalcy training within 90 days of employment.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing a staff record noted that the staff did not complete the normalcy training until July 2022.
HHSC 749.864(a)(1) — Administrative and prof. staff excluding those working only with adoption services must have 2hrs normalcy training within 90 days of employment.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 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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Aug 10, 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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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver refused to allow RCCR Inspector to conduct an investigation inspection in the home stating that a request has been submitted to the CPA to close the home a couple of days prior to the inspection.
HHSC 749.151(5) — Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect or monitor any of your foster homes at any time
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver refused to allow RCCR Inspector to conduct an investigation inspection in the home stating that a request has been submitted to the CPA to close the home a couple of days prior to the inspection.
HHSC 749.151(5) — Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect or monitor any of your foster homes at any time
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 4, 2022 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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Aug 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 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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Jan 7, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was reported that caregivers in two different foster homes tested positive for COVID-19 on 1/03/2022 and 1/04/2022 and it was not reported until 1/06/2021.
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 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 7, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was reported that caregivers in two different foster homes tested positive for COVID-19 on 1/03/2022 and 1/04/2022 and it was not reported until 1/06/2021.
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 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver referred to a child as an "ungrateful child". This was done in retaliation to hurtful comments made by the child.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(v) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver referred to a child as an "ungrateful child". This was done in retaliation to hurtful comments made by the child.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(v) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Other
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.