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TX SB169
TX SB169Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to maintain temperatures in its facilities within a specific range of 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The new regulation will be added to the Government Code as Section 501.028 and mandates that all TDCJ facilities must keep indoor temperatures no lower than 65°F and no higher than 85°F. Importantly, the bill provides a significant implementation timeline, giving the department until September 1, 2026, to comply with these new temperature requirements. The bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025, which means there is a one-year window between the bill's effective date and the compliance deadline. This suggests the legislation allows TDCJ time to make necessary infrastructure or operational adjustments to meet the new temperature standards across its facilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
César Blanco (D)*,
Molly Cook (D)*,
Sarah Eckhardt (D)*,
Roland Gutierrez (D)*,
Nathan Johnson (D)*,
José Menéndez (D)*,
Carol Alvarado (D),
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 02/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB169 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00169I.htm |
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