Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC)
The Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC) was developed in accordance with Chapter 810 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
SEMARC is a centralized system for authorized users to search across multiple agencies to identify individuals with a history of abuse, neglect, exploitation or misconduct. SEMARC results are used to determine an individual’s eligibility for employment, volunteer positions, certification, contracts or licensure with facilities regulated or licensed by participating state agencies.
SEMARC combines investigative data from the following state agencies:
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) - A subset of investigative data from the Information Management Protecting Adults and Children in Texas (IMPACT) system.
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR).
- Texas Education Agency (TEA) - Do Not Hire Registry (DNHR).
- Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) - A list of individuals who have had their certification revoked or been found ineligible to be certified to work or provide services in juvenile justice facilities or programs.
SEMARC results are used to determine an individual’s eligibility for employment, volunteer positions, certification, contracts or licensure in organizations such as childcare operations, school districts, long-term care facilities, and probation departments.
