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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.2931 - What policies must I enforce regarding tobacco products and e-cigarettes?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(a) A child may not use or possess tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or any type of vaporizers.(b) Caregivers and other adults may only smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and vaporizers outside.(c) No one may smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or vaporizers in a motor vehicle while transporting children in care.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2931 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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