Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter J - FOSTER CARE SERVICES: MEDICAL AND DENTAL
Division 1 - MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE
Section 749.1437 - How must a caregiver respond when a child is injured or ill and requires immediate treatment by a health-care professional?

For an injury or illness that requires immediate treatment by a health-care professional, the caregiver must immediately have the child treated by a healthcare professional, contact emergency services, or take the child to the nearest emergency room after ensuring the supervision of any other children present. The caregiver must not be required to seek approval to contact emergency services or to take the child to the nearest emergency room.