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

Tex. Local Government Code § 351.011: FURNISHINGS OF CELLS, COMPARTMENTS, AND DORMITORIES.

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

(a) A county jail cell designed for one prisoner only must have a toilet, a combination sink and drinking fountain, a table, and a seat.

(b) A housing area designed for three or more prisoners must have one toilet and one combination sink and drinking fountain for every eight prisoners to be confined in the area.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 952, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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