Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 356 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Subchapter B - SHELTER CENTERS
Division 5 - FACILITY, SAFETY, AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Section 356.501 - Facility Requirements for the 24-Hour-a-Day Shelter Center

(1) a kitchen and eating area;

(2) a group living area;

(3) bathroom facilities, including toilets, lavatories, and bathing facilities;

(4) sleeping facilities;

(5) a private meeting area for individual and group services;

(6) adequate safe space for children;

(7) a safe indoor play space equipped with toys in good repair and arts and craft supplies;

(8) a safe outdoor play area equipped with toys in good repair;

(9) basic furnishings that are clean and in good repair, including:

(10) clearly marked exits;

(11) safe, clearly marked locations to store cleansers, solvents, and other hazardous items out of reach of children; and

(12) a first-aid kit in all center facilities that is accessible to employees, volunteers, and residents.