# 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9113: 37 TAC § 380.9113. Food and Nutrition, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES > Texas · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9113 ## Section - **Citation:** 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9113 - **Heading:** 37 TAC § 380.9113. Food and Nutrition, 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 § 380.9113 ## Text (a) This rule establishes standards to ensure that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides food services to meet the basic nutrition needs of its youth. (b) Food services departments in TJJD facilities may be operated by TJJD employees or through contracts with private organizations. (c) Facility food service departments shall meet applicable state and local sanitation and health standards. (d) Facilities shall comply with participation requirements for the United States Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. (e) The most recent Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) published by the National Research Council shall be utilized in planning menus. (f) Standardized menus will be developed or revised as needed and reviewed annually for institutions and for halfway houses by a dietitian. (1) A single menu for staff and youth will be followed. (2) Medical diets shall be provided as prescribed by appropriate medical or dental personnel. (3) Religious diets will be provided when a youth's religious beliefs require adherence to religious dietary laws consistent with §380.9121 of this title. (g) Food will be served in an appetizing and attractive manner. (h) Youth shall be served three meals and a snack(s) daily; at least two of the meals are hot. (i) The scheduled start time between the evening meal and the following day's breakfast meal shall not exceed 14 hours. (j) On-duty correctional care staff shall supervise youth during meals. (k) Meals and snacks shall not be used as disciplinary measures. (l) Facilities will implement a system for determining and responding within reason to youth food preferences. ## Nearby sections - [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9103 37 TAC § 380.9103. Living Environment, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9103.md) - [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9107 37 TAC § 380.9107. Youth Personal Property, DIVISION 1. BASIC SERVICES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T37_P11_C380_S380_9107.md) - [37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9113 37 TAC § 380.9113. 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