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TX HB1315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Trey Martinez Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to equip all cellblocks, dormitories, and common areas in its facilities with functioning air conditioning units

  • Mandates that air temperature in these areas be maintained between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Adds new Section 501.028 to the Government Code establishing these air conditioning requirements

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Corrections

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/10/2025

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