(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a facility that receives food from an off-site source shall maintain a copy of any permit and/or license required by the local health department or the Texas Department of State Health Services. The transfer of such food to the facility shall be conducted in a manner to prevent contamination or adulteration.
(b) If the facility receives food from an off-site source on a special occasion, the facility is not required to maintain a copy of any required permits or licenses for the additional off-site source. The facility shall not accept food from residents' family members.

Source Note: The provisions of this §355.454 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973