37 Tex. Admin. Code § 152.27
Unit and System Capacity Standards
Effective Jan 5, 202549 TexReg 10660Source Note: The provisions of this §152.27 adopted to be effective February 20, 2006, 31 TexReg 1049; amended to be effective April 3, 2012, 37 TexReg 2222; amended to be effective August 21, 2018, 43 TexReg 5390; amended to be effective January 5, 2025, 49 TexReg 10660Texas Secretary of State
- (a) Unit Capacity General Standard. Except as necessary on a temporary basis, the number of inmates assigned to a unit shall not exceed the unit's maximum rated capacity as established by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
- (b) Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Operational Capacity Standard. The TDCJ should operate at no higher than 96% of the maximum system capacity.
- (c) Increases in Capacity. An increase in maximum rated unit capacity, other than a de minimis increase, shall be made in accordance with Texas Government Code §§ 499.102-499.110.
Source Note:The provisions of this §152.27 adopted to be effective February 20, 2006, 31 TexReg 1049; amended to be effective April 3, 2012, 37 TexReg 2222; amended to be effective August 21, 2018, 43 TexReg 5390; amended to be effective January 5, 2025, 49 TexReg 10660