Texas § 221.053 CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE JUVENILE INMATES.

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§ 221.053 — CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE JUVENILE INMATES.

Texas § 221.053

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Tex. Human Resources Code Code Ann. § 221.053 (2026).

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Sec. 221.053. CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE JUVENILE INMATES.

(a)The only entities other than the state authorized to operate a correctional facility to house in this state juvenile inmates convicted of offenses committed against the laws of another state of the United States are:

(1)a county or municipality; and

(2)a private vendor operating a correctional facility under a contract with a county or municipality.

(b)The board shall develop rules, procedures, and minimum standards applicable to county or private correctional facilities housing out-of-state juvenile inmates. A contract made under Subsection (a) shall require the county, municipality, or private vendor to operate the facility in compliance with minimum standards adopted by the board.

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Sec. 221.053. CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE JUVENILE INMATES. (a) The only entities other than the state authorized to operate a correctional facility to house in this state juvenile inmates convicted of offenses committed against the laws of another state of the United States are:
(1) a county or municipality; and
(2) a private vendor operating a correctional facility under a contract with a county or municipality.
(b) The board shall develop rules, procedures, and minimum standards applicable to county or private correctional facilities housing out-of-state juvenile inmates. A contract made under Subsection (a) shall require the county, municipality, or private vendor to operate the facility in compliance with minimum standards adopted by the board.

Legislative History

Redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter C, Chapter 141 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653 ), Sec. 1.004, eff. September 1, 2011.