Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 9. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS |
CHAPTER 259. NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES |
SUBCHAPTER C. NEW LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 259.206. Public Areas
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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 visitor's articles. Provisions shall be made for disabled visitors.
Source Note: The provisions of this §259.206 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376.