tx-August72026-263: 26 TAC §§749.951, 749.953, 749.955, 749.957, 749.959 — Minimum Standards for Child-placing Agencies
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The new sections are authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by the health and human services agencies, and Texas Government Code §524.0005, which provides the executive commissioner of HHSC with broad rulemaking authority. In addition, HRC §42.042(a) requires HHSC to adopt rules to carry out the requirements of Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42. §749.951. Capacity and Child/Caregiver Ratio. (a) A one-parent or two-parent foster home (home) may care for up to six children, with the following guidelines: (1) if a home cares for infants, the home may care for up to six children with: (A) a maximum of two infants; and (B) no more than four children less than six years old. (2) If a home cares for a child receiving treatment services for primary medical needs requiring total care and has two caregivers (two foster parents or one foster parent and a live-in caregiver), the home may care for up to: (A) six children, with up to three children who receive treatment services for primary medical needs requiring total care; or (B) four children...
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