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 P - PHYSICAL SITE
Division 2 - INTERIOR SPACE
Section 748.3353 - May I use a video camera to supervise a child in the child's bedroom?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) Video cameras may be used to supervise infants and toddlers.

(b) Video cameras may not be used to supervise children, other than infants and toddlers unless the:

(1) Parent, or other person legally authorized to consent, consents to the use of the video camera; and

(2) Child:
(A) Is younger than five years old;

(B) Has primary medical needs; or

(C) Requires heightened supervision, such as a child who sleepwalks, experiences night terrors, engages in physically aggressive or sexual behavior problems, or resides in a bedroom with such a child. You must document the justification for the video camera in each child's service plan, and each child must have other accessible and reasonable locations where the child may change clothing in private.

(c) Video cameras may not be used to tape the child, and images may not be accessible except to operation employees and caregivers.

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