26 TAC § 748.505. What minimum qualifications must all employees meet?, DIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) An employee's behavior or health status must not present a danger to children in care.

(b) Each employee must:

(1) Meet the requirements in Chapter 745, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Background Checks);

(2) Have a record of a tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in §748.1583 of this chapter (relating to Who must have a tuberculosis (TB) examination);

(3) Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks;

(4) Complete a notarized

Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home

(Form 2985) before you hire the employee, as specified in Texas Human Resources Code §42.059;

(5) Complete a

Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations

(Form 2912) before you hire the employee, as specified in Texas Human Resources Code §42.0563; and

(6) Have cleared a pre-employment screening assessment in which you determined the employee's suitability for the employee's position. The screening must have included:

(A) Verification of employment history as required by §748.751 of this subchapter (relating to What are the requirements for obtaining and verifying an applicant's employment history?); and

(B) Reference checks, as required by §748.753 of this subchapter (relating to What are the requirements for completing an applicant's reference checks?).