26 Tex. Admin. Code § 356.502 - Preparing, Providing, and Serving Food to Residents

A center must:

(1) ensure food preparation, including storage of food, serving of food, and dining areas, is adequate and safe;

(2) develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures to ensure residents are provided with at least three well-balanced meals or ingredients for well-balanced meals and an additional two snacks a day for children;

(3) develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures that provide for alternative access to food and food preparation when the center's kitchen is closed;

(4) develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures that provide for alternative access to essential food and food preparation when the center's kitchen is inoperable;

(5) make reasonable, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant dietary accommodations for residents who require special medical diets, including those with food allergies;

(6) not require residents to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to purchase shelter meals;

(7) when providing meals or food items, consider the diverse needs of the population of the center's service area; and

(8) make reasonable accommodations for the center and residents regarding personal food items.

Notes

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 356.502

Transferred from 1 TAC § 356.502 by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 10, March 8, 2024, TexReg 1507, eff. 4/1/2024