tx-August72026-269: 26 TAC §§749.1031, 749.1033, 749.1035, 749.1037 — 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. §749.1035. Determining if Weapons, Firearms, Explosive Materials, or Projectiles are Present in a Foster Home. (a) When a child-placing agency (CPA) completes a foster home (home) screening, the CPA must ask whether weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are present in the home. If these items are present, the CPA must review the CPA's weapons, firearms, explosive materials, and projectiles policy and requirements with the prospective foster parents. (b) The home record must include documentation on: (1) whether weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are present in the home; and (2) specific precautions the caregivers will take to ensure children in care do...
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