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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER RTRANSPORTATION
DIVISION 1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
RULE §748.4003What requirements must I meet when transporting a child away from the operation?

Anytime you transport a child away from the operation, you must comply with each of the following requirements:

  (1) Each driver must:

    (A) Be at least 21 years old. For an exception for children in care, see §748.4005 of this title (relating to May a child in care transport other children in care?);

    (B) Be covered by automobile insurance; and

    (C) Have a current driver's license allowing the driver to operate the type of vehicle that is used to transport children.

  (2) You must not transport more people than the capacity of the vehicle.

  (3) The vehicle must travel at a safe speed consistent with the speed limit, terrain, and weather conditions.

  (4) For requirements regarding firearms and transportation, see §748.3935 of this title (relating to May a caregiver transport a child in a vehicle where weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are present?).


Source Note: The provisions of this §748.4003 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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