Texas HB3443 mandates temperature controls in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
Texas HB3443 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to maintain temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit in all facilities. The department must comply with this requirement starting September 1, 2026. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.
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