Business Designation As "Mother-Friendly"

Sec. 165.003. BUSINESS DESIGNATION AS "MOTHER-FRIENDLY". (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. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 600, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.