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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 261EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES
SUBCHAPTER CEXISTING MINIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §261.331Separation Cells

Separation cells, if provided, shall include the following features and equipment.

  (1) Furnishings. Each cell shall be provided with a table, seat, mirror, and bunk. A shelf and clothes hook may be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection should be provided. Power to receptacles shall be individually controlled outside of the cell.

  (2) Plumbing. Cells shall be provided with a toilet, lavatory, shower, and floor drain.

  (3) Cell Size. Cells shall contain not less than 40 square feet of floor space.


Source Note: The provisions of this §261.331 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.

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