Comment on changes to minimum standards by June 22
June 10, 2025
On May 31, Texas Commission on Jail Standards published proposed changes to the minimum jail standards, including changes to fire safety, lighting, and sanitation. You can read the proposed changes…
Topics: Jail Conditions, TCJS
On May 31, Texas Commission on Jail Standards published proposed changes to the minimum jail standards, including changes to fire safety, lighting, and sanitation. You can read the proposed changes at this link or in the pdf below.
We encourage you to send your feedback or comments to Richard Morgan, Research Specialist (richard.morgan@tcjs.state.tx.us), at TCJS before June 22. After June 22, these proposed rules will be adopted into minimum jail standards. We recommend that you keep your comments clear, concise and brief.
You can also mail your comments to: Richard Morgan, Research Specialist, at P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711-2985