The inmate entrance shall be from the vehicular sally port through a safety vestibule into the processing area. This entrance shall allow for passage of patient evacuation equipment between interlocking doors. The entrance shall be designed and constructed to allow observation and identification of persons approaching the inmate entrance. Electronic surveillance equipment may be used. Adjacent space should be provided for immediate medical and mental health screening activities.

Source Note:The provisions of this §259.117 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376; amended to be effective June 15, 2026, 51 TexReg 3905.