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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER DNEW MEDIUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.313Functions

Minimum space allocations shall provide for the following.

  (1) Inmate reception:

    (A) reception and holding;

    (B) video taping and intoxilizer programs if such are to be performed in the facility.

  (2) Detention:

    (A) inmate housing;

    (B) segregation;

    (C) visiting;

    (D) jailer stations.

  (3) Support/Services:

    (A) public areas;

    (B) administrative offices;

    (C) squad rooms;

    (D) food service;

    (E) laundry;

    (F) inmate commissary;

    (G) storage;

    (H) sanitation;

    (I) medical examination and treatment;

    (J) multipurpose rooms;

    (K) recreation and exercise;

    (L) inmate programs and activities;

    (M) counseling;

    (N) library.

  (4) It is permissible to use the same room or space allocation for more than one of the listed functions where such use will not deny the rights of any individual and will not impair the safety, security, sanitation or required segregation of the facility.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.313 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective July 7, 2013, 38 TexReg 4189

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