25 TAC Ch. 265, Subchapter L (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), effective Apr 26, 2024; Subchapter M covers interactive water features. Enforced by Texas DSHS Environmental Health (statewide rules); local permitting authority to be confirmed with the AHJ. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
DSHS page (read) lists 25 TAC Ch. 265 Subchapter L (effective Apr 26, 2024) and Subchapter M (no effective date shown), with Health & Safety Code 341.064, 341.0645, 341.0695 and Chapter 757 (pool yard enclosures). The page does not state an ISPSC edition or who permits locally.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; see DSHS Draft and Proposed Rules page for pending changes
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
25 TAC Ch. 265, Subchapter L (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), effective Apr 26, 2024; Subchapter M covers interactive water features. DSHS page (read) lists 25 TAC Ch. 265 Subchapter L (effective Apr 26, 2024) and Subchapter M (no effective date shown), with Health & Safety Code 341.064, 341.0645, 341.0695 and Chapter 757 (pool yard enclosures). The page does not state an ISPSC edition or who permits locally.
Texas DSHS Environmental Health (statewide rules); local permitting authority to be confirmed with the AHJ.
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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