Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 26	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748	MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER N	EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION
DIVISION 7	ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES DURING ADMINISTRATION OF A MECHANICAL RESTRAINT
RULE §748.2705	What mechanical and other restraint devices are prohibited?

The following must not be used as restraint devices:

(1) Devices with metal wrist or ankle cuffs, such as handcuffs or shackles;

(2) Devices with rubber bands, rope, or cord;

(3) Devices with padlocks, key locks, or fastening devices;

(4) Long ties, such as leashes;

(5) Bed sheets or blankets; and

(6) Veil beds.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2705 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909