Rule 746.1201(1)
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Plain language
Caregivers must demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control with children at all times.
Official rule text
TX 26 TAC §746.1201(1) — Caregiver competency, good judgment, and self-control.
Verbatim from the Texas HHSC publication. Always reference the official source for legal interpretation.
Evidence types that satisfy this rule
- Caregiver loss of temper observed during interaction with child
- Inappropriate response to behavioral incident
- Caregiver judgment failure during minor incident
- Verbal escalation by caregiver
- Physical handling not consistent with developmentally appropriate practice
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