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 B. EXISTING LOCKUP DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 261.217. Inmate Entrance
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The inmate entrance should be through a safety vestibule into the processing area. This entrance shall allow for passage of patient evacuation equipment between interlocking doors. The entrance shall be designed and constructed to allow observation and identification of persons approaching the inmate entrance. Electronic surveillance equipment may be used.
Source Note: The provisions of this §261.217 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.