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 Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 748.3713 - What duties are required for a person supervising higher risk recreational activities?

(1) Be present at the site of the activity whenever the activity is being carried out;

(2) Facilitate training or experience for other persons working in the activity to prepare them for foreseeable risks;

(3) Assign duties to other persons working in the activity;

(4) Ensure there is a person at the site of the activity that has a current first-aid and CPR certificate when the activity is in progress;

(5) Ensure that all necessary equipment is complete, in good repair, and safe to use;

(6) Ensure there is a first-aid kit located at the site of the activity that contains appropriate and sufficient equipment for the type of activity and number of participants;

(7) Obtain information on weather and travel conditions before a trip or activity that is outdoors;

(8) Develop a plan for action in case of emergencies relevant to the terrain and activity, including lost participants, injuries, and illnesses and communicate the plan to other persons working on the activity;

(9) Consider each participant's age, physical condition, and experience, as well as the season and weather trends;

(10) Ensure that risk factors are explained to the child prior to the activity, and that the child has an opportunity to decline participation; and

(11) Instruct children on the safety precautions and proper use of relevant items or animals. This must be done before access to the item or animal is allowed.