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 C. EXISTING MINIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 261.304. Public Areas
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Public access to the building shall be through a main entrance. The public shall not have uncontrolled access to enter inmate areas. A public lobby or waiting area should be provided for the convenience of the public, including seating, drinking fountains, and rest rooms and should include lockers or storage for visitors' articles. Provisions shall be made for disabled visitors.
Source Note: The provisions of this §261.304 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.