SECTION 744.405. What telephone numbers must I post and where must I post them?


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  • (a) You must post in a prominent place the following telephone numbers:

    (1) 911 or, if 911 is not available in your area, you must post the telephone numbers for:

    (A) Emergency medical services;

    (B) Law enforcement; and

    (C) Fire department;

    (2) Poison control (1-800-222-1222);

    (3) The Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-252-5400);

    (4) The local Licensing office telephone number; and

    (5) The operation's telephone number, name, and address.

    (b) If you use cellular phone service at your operation, you must ensure all employees and caregivers know the address of the operation to direct emergency personnel to the operation when dialing 911 from the operation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.405 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1779; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective March 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 921