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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER CNEW LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.234Separation Cells

Separation cells shall include the following features and equipment.

  (1) Furnishings. Each cell shall be provided with 1 bunk, mirror, table, and seat separate from the bunk. A shelf and clothes hook may be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection shall be provided. Power to receptacles shall be individually controlled outside of the cell.

  (2) Plumbing. Cells shall be provided with a toilet, lavatory, and shower.

  (3) Cell Size. Cells shall contain not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space.


Source Note: The provisions of this §259.234 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591

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