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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 §259.743Dimensions

All cells and day rooms shall be not less than 8 feet from finished floor to ceiling and 5 feet 6 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 4 feet wide.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.743 adopted to be effective April 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 2355

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