SECTION 259.738. Day Rooms

All single cells, multiple occupancy cells, and dormitories shall be provided with day room space. Separation cells, violent cells, holding cells, detoxification cells, and medical cells are exempt from this requirement. Day rooms shall accommodate no more than 48 inmates. Based on the design capacity of the cells served, the day rooms shall contain: not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space for the first inmate plus 18 square feet of clear floor space for each additional inmate; a sufficient number of toilets, lavatories, and showers as approved by the Commission, mirrors, seating, and tables. Seating and table for at least one inmate may be provided in day rooms serving administrative segregation cells upon Commission approval. A utility sink should be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection shall be provided. Power to receptacles shall be individually controlled outside of the day room.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.738 adopted to be effective April 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 2355; amended to be effective December 22, 1999, 24 TexReg 11517; amended to be effective May 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 3793