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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 355NON-SECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER FRESIDENT RIGHTS AND PROGRAMMING
RULE §355.658Recreation and Exercise

(a) Supplies. Recreational equipment and supplies shall be provided to the residents.

(b) Schedule. The recreational schedule shall offer the following programming:

  (1) at least one hour of large muscle exercise shall be scheduled each day; and

  (2) at least one hour of open recreational activity shall be scheduled each day.

(c) Exceptions. A resident's recreational schedule may be altered under the following conditions:

  (1) participation by the resident is contraindicated for medical reasons;

  (2) the resident is in disciplinary separation, disciplinary restriction, or medical separation;

  (3) the resident has a scheduled appointment;

  (4) extenuating circumstances exist that impede the recreational schedule; or

  (5) the resident presents an imminent danger to self or others. Use of this provision shall require the written approval of the facility administrator.


Source Note: The provisions of this §355.658 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973

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