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 748.1763 - What are the specific sleeping requirements for infants?

(a) You must place an infant not yet able to turn over on his own in a face-up sleeping position unless a health-care professional orders otherwise. You must keep any orders from a health-care professional in the child's record.

(b) An infant's head, face, or crib must not be covered at any time by an item such as a blanket, linen, or clothing.

(c) An infant may not sleep in a prone position with a sleeping adult at any time, including in the adult's bed, on a couch, etc.