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 748.3365 - What are the requirements for beds and bedding?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 748.3365
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) You must provide each child with an individual bed or bunk bed in the child's bedroom that elevates the mattress off of the floor. For infants and toddlers, a crib is allowable. For crib requirements, see § 748.1751 of Title 40 (relating to What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?).
(b) Each bed being used by a child must have:
(1) A clean and comfortable mattress;
and
(2) A mattress with a cover or
protector if the child is not provided with a mattress that is
waterproof.
(c) You must also provide the child with:
(1) A pillow and
linens appropriate for the temperature, including a pillowcase, top sheet, and
fitted or bottom sheet;
(2) Extra
linens as needed for the child's warmth and comfort, such as a blanket or
bedspread; and
(3) Clean linens
that are changed or laundered if used by a different child and as often as
needed for cleanliness and sanitation, but not less than once a week.
(d) If laundry service is not provided, laundry facilities supplied with hot and cold water under pressure must be provided for all children in care to use.
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