- (a) A thorough pat or frisk search shall be conducted on each inmate upon entry into the facility and prior to booking.
- (b) When facility personnel reasonably believe it to be necessary, inmates should undergo a thorough strip search for weapons and contraband that may pose a threat to the security or safety of the facility. The strip search shall be conducted by jailer(s) or designated staff of the same gender in a reasonable and dignified manner and place.
Source Note:The provisions of this §265.2 adopted to be effective December 20, 1994, 19 TexReg 9647; amended to be effective May 3, 1995, 20 TexReg 2866; amended to be effective October 8, 2013, 38 TexReg 6926.