Texas Administrative Code
Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
Part 9 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
Chapter 297 - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 297.17 - Contract with Other States for Housing Non-Texas Inmates Section 511.0095
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) The only entities, other than the state, that are authorized to operate a correctional facility to house in this state, inmates convicted of offenses against the laws of another state of the United States are:
(b) A private vendor operating a correctional facility in this state may not enter into a contract for housing out-of-state inmates. A county Commissioners court or the governing body of a municipality may enter into a contract with another state or a jurisdiction in another state for housing out-of-state inmates.
(c) At a minimum all contracts shall:
(d) The receiving entity shall develop and implement a written procedure outlining the coordination of law enforcement activities in the case of riot, rebellion, escape, or other situations requiring assistance from city, county, or state law enforcement agencies. The Commission may require the receiving entity or sending state to reimburse the state for emergency assistance. The procedure shall be submitted to the Commission for approval.
(e) The receiving entity shall provide the Commission with a statement of custody level capacity and availability.
(f) All operational requirements shall meet or exceed Texas Minimum Jail Standards and require Commission approval prior to implementation.
(g) All receiving entities shall maintain a certificate of compliance from the Commission.
(h) Copies of unsigned and signed contracts, along with addenda, shall be submitted to the Commission for review and approval respectively. Signed contracts between a private vendor and receiving entity shall be provided by the vendor for review and approval. The vendor shall also provide a biographical history for review.
(i) The receiving entity shall promptly notify the Commission of any major incidents, including escapes.