Part 9. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
Chapter 271. CLASSIFICATION AND SEPARATION OF INMATES
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopts amendments to §271.1 concerning objective classification for inmates in transit without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 12, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 7230).
This amendment is being adopted to allow a county to properly classify inmates in transit.
This rule provides requirements for the proper classification of inmates that are in transit.
No comments were received regarding the proposal.
The amendment is adopted under Government Code, Chapter 511 which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing standards for the construction, equipment, maintenance and operation of county jails.
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 April 11, 2008.
TRD-200801919
Brandon Wood
Assistant Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Effective date: May 1, 2008
Proposal publication date: October 12, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 463-8236
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopts amendments to §273.5 concerning Mental History Check without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 12, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 7231).
This amendment is being adopted to standardize language utilized and clarify when the check is to be conducted.
This rule provides requirements for the verification of mental health services previously provided.
No comments were received regarding the proposal.
The amendment is adopted under Government Code, Chapter 511 which provides the Texas Commission on Jail Standards with the authority to adopt reasonable rules and procedures establishing standards for the construction, equipment, maintenance and operation of county jails.
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 April 11, 2008.
TRD-200801920
Brandon Wood
Assistant Director
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Effective date: May 1, 2008
Proposal publication date: October 12, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 463-8236