Section 355.610 - Telephone(a) Each facility shall have written policies and procedures regarding the rules for reasonable and fair telephone access by residents. The policy shall detail the specific telephone number(s), time of day, and length of phone calls allowed.(b) Restrictions on a resident's telephone rights shall not be imposed as a disciplinary sanction.(c) At a minimum, residents shall be provided the opportunity to complete at least one five-minute phone call every seven calendar days.(d) Facility staff shall document any restriction placed on a resident's telephone usage and maintain this documentation in the resident's file.(e) The facility's policies and procedures shall ensure the resident's parent, guardian, or custodian be provided with a copy of the policy regarding telephone privileges as soon as possible after the resident's admission to the facility.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 355.610
The provisions of this §355.610 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973