Section 749.3041 - What are the requirements for a foster home's physical environment?The foster home must ensure that:
(1) The home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;(2) Equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;(3) Exits in living areas are not blocked by furniture;(4) The outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;(5) Outdoor areas are well drained;(6) Windows and doors used for ventilation are screened;(7) Flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of the reach of children unless caregivers have evaluated a child as capable and likely to use such items responsibly; and(8) The home is free of rodents and insects.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 749.3041
The provisions of this §749.3041 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909