1. (a) Headings. The headings in this chapter are for convenience only and are not intended as a guide to the interpretation of the standards herein.
2. (b) Including. The word "including", when following a general statement or term, is not to be construed as limiting the general statement or term to any specific item or manner set forth or to similar items or matters, but, rather, as permitting the general statement or term to refer also to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within its broadest possible scope.
3. (c) Applicability. This chapter applies to all secure juvenile pre-adjudication detention facilities and post-adjudication correctional facilities in this State, except for a facility operated or certified by the Texas Youth Commission. This chapter does not apply to a facility that is licensed by a state governmental entity or that is exempt from licensure by state or federal law. Furthermore, all standards requiring written policies and procedures are expected to be implemented and practiced.
4. (d) Compliance Resource Manual and Implementation of Agency Policy. The Commission may establish by administrative rule or other reasonable agency policy, the required guidelines, procedures, and documentation necessary to ensure compliance and verification of the standards set forth in this chapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.102 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095.