Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 9. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS |
CHAPTER 261. EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES |
SUBCHAPTER A. EXISTING MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 261.137. Separation Cells
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A facility shall have one or more single occupancy separation cells which shall include the following features and equipment.
(1) Furnishings. Each cell shall be provided with a table, seat, mirror and bunk. A shelf and clothes hook may be provided. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection should be provided. Power to receptacles, when provided, shall be individually controlled outside of the cell. (2) Plumbing. Cells shall be provided with a toilet, lavatory, shower, and floor drain. (3) Cell Size. Cells shall contain not less than 40 square feet of floor space. Source Note: The provisions of this §261.137 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.