Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 351.011 - Furnishings of Cells, Compartments, and Dormitories(a) A county jail cell designed for one prisoner only must have a toilet, a combination sink and drinking fountain, a table, and a seat.(b) A housing area designed for three or more prisoners must have one toilet and one combination sink and drinking fountain for every eight prisoners to be confined in the area.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 351.011
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 952, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1999. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.