<<Prev Rule

Texas Administrative Code

Next Rule>>
TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER ENEW MINIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.404Public Areas

Public access to the building shall be through a main entrance. The public shall not have uncontrolled access to enter inmate areas. A public lobby or waiting area shall be provided for the convenience of the public, including seating, drinking fountains, and rest rooms and should include lockers or storage for visitor's articles. Provisions shall be made for disabled visitors.


Source Note: The provisions of this §259.404 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376.

Link to Texas Secretary of State Home Page | link to Texas Register home page | link to Texas Administrative Code home page | link to Open Meetings home page