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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER H - CHILD RIGHTS
SECTION/RULE §748.1119 - What techniques am I prohibited from using on a child?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

Certain techniques must not be used on a child, including:(1) Chemical restraints. For more information on emergency behavior intervention, see Subchapter N of this chapter (relating to Emergency Behavior Intervention);(2) Aversive conditioning, which includes, but is not limited to, any technique designed to or likely to cause a child physical pain, the application of startling stimuli, and the release of noxious stimuli or toxic sprays, mists, or substances in proximity to the child's face;(3) Pressure points;(4) Rebirthing therapy;(5) Hug and/or holding therapy; and(6) Taser or stun guns.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.1119 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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