Texas HB489 mandates temperature controls for Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
Texas HB489 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to maintain facility temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The compliance deadline is set for September 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on September 1, 2025.
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