Part 9.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
Chapter 257.
CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RULES
37 TAC §257.10
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards proposes an amendment
to §257.10, concerning Construction Approval Rules to allow Registered
Accessibility Specialist, as defined by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation, to perform accessibility reviews and inspections.
Terry Julian, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five
year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for
state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the section.
Mr. Julian has determined that for each year of the first five years the
rule as proposed is in effect the public benefits anticipated as a result
of enforcing the rule as proposed will be clarification of existing standards.
There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic
cost to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brandon S. Wood, P.O. Box
12985, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463-5505.
The amendment is proposed under Government Code, Chapter 511,
which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to
adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing minimum standards for the
construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails.
The statutes that are affected by this rule are Local Government Code,
Chapter 351, §351.002 and §351.015.
§257.10.Accessibility Review.
The plans for all facilities shall be submitted to the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation, Elimination of Architectural Barriers
, the
Texas Commission on Jail Standards, or a Registered Accessibility Specialist
for review and approval of accessibility features.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 18, 2002.
TRD-200201693
Terry Julian
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 28, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505
Subchapter A. GENERAL
37 TAC §269.1
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards proposes an amendment
to §269.1, concerning Records and Procedures. This change is necessary
to provide a standard that adequately addresses reporting and recording of
inmate escapes.
Terry Julian, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five
year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for
state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the section.
Mr. Julian has determined that for each year of the first five years the
rule as proposed is in effect the public benefits anticipated as a result
of enforcing the rule as proposed will be clarification of existing standards.
There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic
cost to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brandon S. Wood, P.O. Box
12985, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463-5505.
The amendment is proposed under Government Code, Chapter 511,
which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to
adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing minimum standards for the
construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails.
The statutes that are affected by this rule are Local Government Code,
Chapter 351, §351.002 and §351.015.
§269.1.Record System.
The sheriff/operator shall maintain the following records:
(1) - (3)
(No change.)
(4)
Escape From Custody Report
(A)
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards should be notified
of all escapes from a facility within 24 hours of the escape.
(B)
A report of the escape shall be made available for review
by Commission staff upon request.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal
authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 18, 2002.
TRD-200201694
Terry Julian
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 28, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505
37 TAC §279.3
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards proposes new §279.3,
concerning Sanitation. The new section is necessary to provide a standard
that adequately addresses sanitation issues at jail facilities.
Terry Julian, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five
year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for
state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the section.
Mr. Julian has determined that for each year of the first five years the
rule as proposed is in effect the public benefits anticipated as a result
of enforcing the rule as proposed will be clarification of existing standards.
There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic
cost to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Brandon S. Wood, P.O. Box
12985, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463-5505.
The new rule is proposed under Government Code, Chapter 511,
which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to
adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing minimum standards for the
construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails.
The statutes that are affected by this rule are Local Government Code,
Chapter 351, §351.002 and §351.015.
§279.3.Facility Maintenance.
Preventive maintenance, to include necessary repairs, shall be conducted
to ensure a safe, secure, and sanitary facility.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 18, 2002.
TRD-200201695
Terry Julian
Executive Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 28, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 463-5505
Chapter 421.
STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 269.
RECORDS AND PROCEDURES
Chapter 279.
SANITATION
Part 13.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION