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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS |
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Chapter 165. BREAST-FEEDING |
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Subchapter A. BREAST-FEEDING RIGHTS AND POLICIES |
Sec. 165.003. BUSINESS DESIGNATION AS "MOTHER-FRIENDLY"
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(a) A business may use the designation "mother-friendly" in its promotional materials if the business develops a policy supporting the practice of worksite breast-feeding that addresses the following:
(1) work schedule flexibility, including scheduling breaks and work patterns to provide time for expression of milk;
(2) the provision of accessible locations allowing privacy;
(3) access nearby to a clean, safe water source and a sink for washing hands and rinsing out any needed breast-pumping equipment; and
(4) access to hygienic storage alternatives in the workplace for the mother's breast milk.
(b) The business shall submit its breast-feeding policy to the department. The department shall maintain a list of "mother-friendly" businesses covered under this section and shall make the list available for public inspection.