Section 747.611 - Must I have a health statement for children in my care?(a) A health statement is: (1) A written statement, from a licensed health-care professional who has examined the child within the past year, indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care home's program;(2) A signed affidavit from the parent stating that medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with the tenets and practices of a recognized religious organization of which the parent is an adherent or a member; or(3) A signed statement from the parent giving the name and address of a health-care professional who has examined the child within the past year stating that the child is able to participate in the program. This must be followed by a signed statement from a health-care professional as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection within 12 months of the date of admission.(b) You must have a health statement at your child-care home, within one week after the date of admission, for each child who does not attend pre-kindergarten or school away from the child-care home.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 747.611
The provisions of this §747.611 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909