TITLE 37.PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Part 11. TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION

Chapter 343. STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE PRE-ADJUDICATION SECURE DETENTION FACILITIES

37 TAC §343.8, §343.9

The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission adopts amendments to §343.8 and §343.9, concerning multiple occupancy sleeping units. These sections are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 29, 2000, issue (25 TexReg 12922) and will not be republished.

TJPC adopts this rule in an effort to alleviate some of the problems associated with overcrowding in detention facilities while maintaining certain space and supervision requirements.

No public comment was received.

These standards are adopted under §141.042 of the Texas Human Resource Code, which provides the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission with the authority to adopt reasonable rules which provide minimum standards for juvenile boards.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 13, 2001.

TRD-200100918

Lisa Capers

Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel

Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

Effective date: March 5, 2001

Proposal publication date: December 29, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 424-6710