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 259.223. Control Rooms/Jailer Stations
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A sufficient number of control rooms/jailer stations shall be provided on each floor where inmates are housed. Staff toilets and lavatories shall be located within the security perimeter and in close proximity to control rooms and jailer stations. The design shall allow access to control rooms without requiring staff to enter inmate safety vestibules or inmate activity areas.
Source Note: The provisions of this §259.223 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 591; amended to be effective July 7, 2013, 38 TexReg 4188