Texas HB313 mandates the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to maintain facility temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Texas HB313 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to ensure that the temperature in each facility is maintained between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This requirement will not take effect until September 1, 2026. The bill establishes these temperature standards to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for inmates and staff.
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