Section 748.1611 - What is a protective device?(a) A protective device: (1) Protects a person from involuntary self-injurious behavior or permits wounds to heal; and(2) Does not prohibit a person's mobility.(b) Examples of a protective device are helmets, elbow guards, mittens, and wheelchair seat belts.(c) If used appropriately, devices intended to encourage mobility or minimally restrain a young child for safety purposes, such as wheelchairs, car seats, high chairs, strollers, bed rails, and child leashes manufactured and sold specifically to harness a young child for safety purposes, are not protective devices.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.1611
The provisions of this §748.1611 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909