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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 259NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER HNEW LONG-TERM INCARCERATION DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §259.705Public Areas

Public areas shall be located outside the security perimeter. Public access to the security perimeter shall be controlled. 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 visitors' articles. Provisions shall be made for disabled visitors.


Source Note: The provisions of this §259.705 adopted to be effective September 2, 1997, 22 TexReg 8405.

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