Each facility shall have and implement a written plan, approved by the commission, governing religious access comparable to that normally available in the community. Where group services are held, provisions shall be made for the removal of inmates not wishing to participate. The plan shall:

1. (1) allow for visitation and volunteer programs; and
2. (2) provide for access to religious leaders in addition to normal visitation and shall allow an inmate to communicate with a minister of his/her choosing consistent with security restrictions.

Source Note:The provisions of this §291.5 adopted to be effective December 27, 1994, 19 TexReg 9880.