37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.135

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024
Section 259.135 - Dormitories

Dormitories shall contain 9 to 48 bunks. Dormitories operated as direct supervision may accommodate more than 48 inmates but shall not exceed more than 72 inmates. Dormitories shall contain not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space for the first bunk plus 18 square feet of clear floor space for each additional bunk. Each dormitory shall have adequate toilets, lavatories, and may include showers. Dormitories with contiguous day rooms in direct supervision facilities may exceed 40% of the facility capacity.

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.135

The provisions of this §259.135 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective October 23, 1995, 20 TexReg 8325; amended to be effective December 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 12789; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 23, June 7, 2024, TexReg 4059, eff. 6/13/2024