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Digest
SB 169 mandates that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintain the temperature in its facilities between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Compliance with this requirement is delayed until September 1, 2026, allowing time for necessary adjustments to infrastructure​.
Author
Jose Menendez
Cesar Blanco
Molly Cook
Sarah Eckhardt
Roland Gutierrez
Nathan Johnson
Co-Author
Carol Alvarado
Contact the Author
Sen. Jose Menendez
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0126
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.610
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