# 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9103: 37 TAC § 380.9103. Living Environment, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES

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## Section

- **Citation:** 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9103
- **Heading:** 37 TAC § 380.9103. Living Environment, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS / Part 11 TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT / Chapter 380 RULES FOR STATE-OPERATED PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES / 37 TAC § 380.9103

## Text

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish
 basic physical plant requirements for the living areas within TJJD
 residential facilities.
(b) Applicability. This rule applies to high and medium
 restriction facilities operated by TJJD, unless otherwise indicated.
(c) General Provisions.
(1) Heating, ventilation, lighting, and acoustical
 systems provide for comfortable living and working conditions for
 youth and staff.
(2) Ventilation systems provide at least 15 cubic feet
 of outside or recirculated filtered air per minute, per occupant,
 in housing areas, staff stations, and dining areas.
(3) All housing units have access to a drinking fountain
 within the housing unit.
(4) Dayrooms are situated adjacent to youth sleeping
 areas and provide the following:
(A) a minimum of 35 square feet per youth for the maximum
 number of youth who use the room at one time, not including lavatories,
 showers, and toilets;
(B) furnishings consistent with the custody level of
 the youth assigned; and
(C) sufficient seating and writing surfaces for the
 maximum number of youth who use the room at one time.
(5) At least 20 foot-candles of light is provided at
 the writing level and in personal grooming areas.
(6) Light from an opening or window that has a view
 to the outside is available:
(A) in each sleeping room; or
(B) from a source within 20 feet of each sleeping room.

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