Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter J - CHILD CARE
Division 8 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANT CARE
Section 748.1751 - What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?

(1) A firm, flat mattress that snugly fits the sides of the crib. The mattress must not be supplemented with additional foam material or pads;

(2) Sheets that fit snugly and do not present an entanglement hazard;

(3) A mattress that is waterproof or washable;

(4) Secure mattress support hangers, and no loose hardware or improperly installed or damaged parts;

(5) A maximum of 2 3/8 inches between crib slats or poles;

(6) No corner posts over 1/16 inch above the end panels;

(7) No cutout areas in the headboard or footboard that would entrap a child's head or body;

(8) Drop gates, if present, which fasten securely and cannot be opened by a child; and

(9) Documentation that each crib meets the applicable federal rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219 or 1220, concerning "Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs" and "Safety Standards for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs," respectively, or documentation that each crib is a medical device listed and registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.