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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 §259.431Dimensions

All cells and day rooms shall be not less than eight feet from finished floor to ceiling and five feet-six inches from wall to wall. Cells containing over/under bunk units shall be measured from center line of units to wall. Corridors shall be not less than four feet wide.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.431 adopted to be effective April 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 2355

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