# 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9520: 37 TAC § 380.9520. Cooling-Off Period for Youth Out of Control, DIVISION 1. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

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## Section

- **Citation:** 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 380.9520
- **Heading:** 37 TAC § 380.9520. Cooling-Off Period for Youth Out of Control, DIVISION 1. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
- **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 § 380.9520

## Text

(a) Purpose. This rule provides for the temporary segregation
 of a youth as a cooling-off time when he or she appears to have temporarily
 lost control of behavior. The segregation is intended to allow the
 youth time to regain self-control. Segregation addressed in this rule
 is not a disciplinary consequence and is generally in a location near
 the activity in process.
(b) General Restrictions.
(1) Either staff or the youth may request the youth's
 removal from an activity. The youth's group may not request the youth's
 removal.
(2) The youth may be removed to any room in the same
 building away from the regular activity. Doors must not be locked.
(3) The reason for the segregation is explained to
 the youth and he/she is given the opportunity to explain his/her behavior.
(4) The youth must be joined by staff every 15 minutes
 for counseling.
(5) The youth may assist in determining his/her readiness
 to resume regular activity.
(c) Institutions. Segregation is limited to 90 minutes.
 If the youth is unable to regain control after 90 minutes, staff should
 take other measures.
(d) Halfway Houses.
(1) Segregation is limited to 90 minutes. If the youth
 is unable to regain control after 90 minutes, staff should take other
 measures.
(2) Youth may not be segregated to their bedrooms.

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