(a) You must provide each child with an individual bed or bunk bed in the child's bedroom that elevates the mattress off of the floor. For infants and toddlers, a crib is allowable. For crib requirements, see §748.1751 of this title (relating to What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?).
(b) Each bed being used by a child must have:
  (1) A clean and comfortable mattress; and
  (2) A mattress with a cover or protector if the child is not provided with a mattress that is waterproof.
(c) You must also provide the child with:
  (1) A pillow and linens appropriate for the temperature, including a pillowcase, top sheet, and fitted or bottom sheet;
  (2) Extra linens as needed for the child's warmth and comfort, such as a blanket or bedspread; and
  (3) Clean linens that are changed or laundered if used by a different child and as often as needed for cleanliness and sanitation, but not less than once a week.
(d) If laundry service is not provided, laundry facilities supplied with hot and cold water under pressure must be provided for all children in care to use.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3365 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909