# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.507: 26 TAC § 748.507. What general responsibilities do all employees have?, DIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.507
- **Heading:** 26 TAC § 748.507. What general responsibilities do all employees have?, DIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- **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 748 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS / 26 TAC § 748.507

## Text

Regardless of whether the employee is counted in the child/caregiver
 ratio, each employee must:
(1) In the absence of a more specific rule requirement,
 demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the
 presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities;
(2) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation
 to the Child Abuse Hotline and to the designated employee or administrator;
 and
(3) Know and comply with rules of this chapter, Chapter
 42 of the Human Resources Code, Chapter 745 of this title (relating
 to Licensing), and any other laws which are relevant to the person's
 duties.

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