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 D. NEW MEDIUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 259.329. Dormitories
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Dormitories shall contain 9 to 48 bunks. Dormitories shall contain not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space for the first bunk plus 18 square feet of clear floor space for each additional bunk. Each dormitory shall have adequate toilets, lavatories, and may include showers.
Source Note: The provisions of this §259.329 adopted to be effective April 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 2355