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Texas Administrative Code
Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONSPart 9 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDSChapter 259 - NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
Subchapter C - NEW LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
Section 259.232 - Dormitories

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.232

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Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024
Section 259.232 - Dormitories

Dormitories shall contain 9 to 48 bunks. 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. Cells shall contain table and seating if day room space is not provided.

37 Tex. Admin. Code § 259.232

The provisions of this §259.232 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective December 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 12789; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591