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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 743 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHELTER CARE
SUBCHAPTER B - PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
SECTION/RULE §743.101 - What are the minimum qualifications?
Chapter Review Date 05/17/2024

(a) Primary caregivers must:(1) Be at least 18 years of age;(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and(3) Meet the background check requirements in this subchapter.(b) Caregivers must:(1) Be at least 14 years of age and at least two years older than the oldest child in their care; and(2) Meet the background check requirements in this subchapter.(c) Supplemental caregivers must meet the background check requirements in this subchapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §743.101 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7465; transferred effective May 15, 2018, as published in the Texas Register May 4, 2018, 43 TexReg 2799.

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