Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 749. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES |
SUBCHAPTER O. FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT |
DIVISION 4. SPACE AND EQUIPMENT |
SECTION 749.3031. What are the requirements for beds and bedding?
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(a) Each foster child shall have their own bed and mattress. This does not prevent a child receiving respite care or requiring closer supervision from sleeping on a couch, sleeping bag, etc. for fewer than seven days. (b) Beds must be clean and comfortable. (c) Mattresses must be off of the floor and have covers or protectors. (d) Linens must be changed when soiled, and not less often than once a week. Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3031 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909