Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE |
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
CHAPTER 707. CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER C. CHILD CARE INVESTIGATIONS |
DIVISION 5. ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION |
SECTION 707.803. When will we use the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" in conducting an investigation in a child care operation?
Latest version.
-
We will use the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" as defined in Texas Family Code §264.001(5) when we investigate whether:
(1) A child-placing agency or general residential operation was deficient in violation of a standard, rule, or other law because a foster parent or designated person: (A) Allowed a child to participate in a childhood activity; or (B) Denied a child access to a childhood activity or activities; or (2) A foster parent or designated person breached a duty in §707.801 in this division (relating to What is neglect?) by allowing a child to participate in a childhood activity. Source Note: The provisions of this §707.803 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780