Section 533.085 - Facilities for Inmate and Parolee Care(a) With the written approval of the governor, the department may contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to transfer facilities to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or otherwise provide facilities for: (1) inmates with mental illness in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; or(2) persons with mental illness paroled or released under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.(b) An agency must report to the governor the agency's reasons for proposing to enter into a contract under this section and request the governor's approval.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 533.085
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1335, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87, Sec. 25.107, eff. 9/1/2009.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.