Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 11. PUBLIC SAFETY |
Subtitle B. COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY |
Chapter 351. COUNTY JAILS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT |
Subchapter A. COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES |
Sec. 351.010. SANITATION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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A county jail must be:
(1) provided with safe water in ample quantity;
(2) provided with sewage disposal facilities in accordance with good sanitation standards;
(3) provided with food prepared and served in a palatable and sanitary manner according to good dietary practices and of sufficient quality to maintain good health; and
(4) maintained in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with standards of sanitation and health.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.