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 H. NEW LONG-TERM INCARCERATION DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 259.758. Power Operated Locks
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Power operated locks shall be motor, solenoid, or pneumatic type and provide electrical control unlocking, key unlocking by manual operation, and automatic mechanical deadlocking of doors upon closing. A door position switch and door position indicator shall be provided for all doors equipped with power operated locks. Heavy-duty, detention type door closers should be provided on all swinging doors equipped with power operated locks.
Source Note: The provisions of this §259.758 adopted to be effective April 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 2355