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 356.502 - Preparing, Providing, and Serving Food to Residents

(1) ensure food preparation, including storage of food, serving of food, and dining areas, is adequate and safe;

(2) develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures to ensure residents are provided with at least three well-balanced meals or ingredients for well-balanced meals and an additional two snacks a day for children;

(3) develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures that provide for alternative access to food and food preparation when the center's kitchen is closed;

(4) develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures that provide for alternative access to essential food and food preparation when the center's kitchen is inoperable;

(5) make reasonable, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant dietary accommodations for residents who require special medical diets, including those with food allergies;

(6) not require residents to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to purchase shelter meals;

(7) when providing meals or food items, consider the diverse needs of the population of the center's service area; and

(8) make reasonable accommodations for the center and residents regarding personal food items.