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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER OFOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 1HEALTH AND SAFETY
RULE §749.2917What are the requirements for animals that are present at a foster home?
(a) Any animals on the premises of a home must be kept free of disease and must not create health problems or a health risk for children.

 (b) Animals must be vaccinated and treated as recommended by a licensed veterinarian.

 (c) The caregivers must have documentation at the home showing that dogs and cats have been vaccinated for rabies as required by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 826.
Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2917 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; 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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