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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 351.010: SANITATION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS.

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  1. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
  2. TITLE 11. PUBLIC SAFETY
  3. SUBTITLE B. COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
  4. CHAPTER 351. COUNTY JAILS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
  5. SUBCHAPTER A. COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES

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.

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