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. 351.012. FURNISHINGS OF DAY ROOMS
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(a) A day room designed in a county jail for three or more prisoners must have:
(1) for every eight prisoners to be confined in the room, one toilet and one combination sink and drinking fountain; and
(2) for every 12 prisoners to be confined in the room, one shower.
(b) A day room must be suitably furnished.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 952, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.