Tex. Gov't Code § 493.010

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 493.010 - Contracts for Miscellaneous Housing

(a) The board, for the temporary or permanent housing of inmates, may enter into leases or contract with:

(1) public or private jails; or

(2) operators of alternative housing facilities.

(b) The board may not enter into a lease or contract with an operator of an alternative housing facility that is located in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more unless the operator submits to the board a permit or other documentation showing that the facility is in compliance with all applicable municipal and county regulations.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 493.010

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 462,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.007, eff. 9/1/1995.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 10, Sec. 19.04, eff. 10/1/1991.