(a) As the primary caregiver, you must routinely be present in your listed family home during the hours of operation.
(b) You may be temporarily absent for limited periods of time only if you designate a substitute caregiver to be in charge of the home during your absence. Substitutes must:
  (1) Know they are in charge of the home and for how long;
  (2) Know their responsibilities while in charge;
  (3) Have access to all information that would be necessary to communicate with parents and state and local authorities; and
  (4) Have the responsibility from you to run the home in compliance with the minimum standards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §742.203 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1247