# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.1013: 26 TAC § 744.1013. Must someone else be designated to be in charge of my operation in the director's absence?, DIVISION 1. DIRECTOR

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## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.1013
- **Heading:** 26 TAC § 744.1013. Must someone else be designated to be in charge of my operation in the director's absence?, DIVISION 1. DIRECTOR
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION / Chapter 744 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS / 26 TAC § 744.1013

## Text

(a) Yes. You or your director must designate a qualified
 caregiver to be in charge of the operation anytime the director is
 away from the operation during your hours of operation. If your operation
 has a program director and a site director, the written plan designating
 their responsibilities must address whether either or both directors
 may designate a qualified caregiver to be in charge of your operation
 in the site director's absence.
(b) Designated individuals must:
(1) Know they are in charge and for how long;
(2) Know their responsibilities while in charge;
(3) Have access to all essential information to communicate
 with parents and state and local authorities as needed; and
(4) Have the authority to direct the operation in compliance
 with minimum standards.
(c) You or your director must ensure that all other
 employees know who is in charge in the director's absence.

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