Texas § 501.026 LIMITATION ON CERTAIN SEARCHES.

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§ 501.026 — LIMITATION ON CERTAIN SEARCHES.

Texas § 501.026

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Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 501.026 (2026).

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Sec. 501.026. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN SEARCHES. The department shall adopt a policy regarding a search of any room or other area that occurs while a female inmate who is not fully clothed is present in the room or area. The policy must:

(1)require that the search be conducted by a female correctional officer if one is available;

(2)include staffing procedures to ensure the availability of female officers; and

(3)provide that if it is necessary for a male correctional officer to conduct the search, the officer must submit a written report explaining the reasons for the search to the warden not later than 72 hours after the search.

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Sec. 501.026. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN SEARCHES. The department shall adopt a policy regarding a search of any room or other area that occurs while a female inmate who is not fully clothed is present in the room or area. The policy must:
(1) require that the search be conducted by a female correctional officer if one is available;
(2) include staffing procedures to ensure the availability of female officers; and
(3) provide that if it is necessary for a male correctional officer to conduct the search, the officer must submit a written report explaining the reasons for the search to the warden not later than 72 hours after the search.