Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
Subchapter S - SAFETY PRACTICES
Division 3 - ANIMALS AT THE CHILD-CARE CENTER
Section 746.3901 - What steps must I take to have animals at my child-care center and/or on field trips?

(1) Notify parents in writing when animals are or will be present;

(2) Ensure the animals do not create unsafe or unsanitary conditions;

(3) Ensure that children do not handle any animal that shows signs of illness, such as lethargy or diarrhea; and

(4) Ensure that caregivers and children practice good hygiene and hand washing after handling or coming in to contact with an animal and items used by an animal, such as water bowls, food bowls, and cages.