Yes, but caregivers must be able to open the gates immediately in an emergency. For example, all caregivers would carry a key with them to open the locked exits. Caregivers must be able to demonstrate to Licensing staff that they can open the gate immediately.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.4111 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909