26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.5009 – What additional safety precautions must I take for a child in care who is unable to swim competently or who is at risk of injury or death when swimming?

(a) Before a child who is unable to swim competently or who is at risk of injury or death when swimming enters a swimming pool, you must:
1. (1) Provide the child with a Type I, II, or III United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD);
2. (2) Ensure the child is wearing the PFD; and
3. (3) Ensure the PFD is properly fitted and fastened for the child.
(b) A PFD must be in good repair to meet the requirements in subsection (a) of this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §746.5009 adopted to be effective September 26, 2024, 49 TexReg 7354.