Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES
Section 744.1909 - May I count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio?

(a) You must not count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio when people other than the children from your operation are swimming.

(b) If only children from your operation are swimming, you may count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio, although the lifeguard must never be left alone with any of the children unless the lifeguard is also a qualified caregiver you employ at your operation.