AI Summary

The bill aims to establish air conditioning requirements at facilities under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's operation. It mandates that all housing areas and workspaces within these facilities maintain a temperature range between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The bill also requires the department to implement measures ensuring compliance with these temperature standards, including providing cool-down areas for individuals in extreme heat conditions. This legislation seeks to improve living and working conditions for inmates, staff, and visitors within Texas correctional facilities by addressing air conditioning needs effectively.

• 2023-01-17: Filed

• 2023-03-03: Read first time

• 2023-03-03: Referred to Corrections

• 2023-03-28: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

• 2023-03-28: Considered in public hearing

• 2023-03-28: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

• 2023-03-28: Left pending in committee

• 2023-04-05: Considered in formal meeting

• 2023-04-05: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

• 2023-04-26: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

• 2023-04-26: Committee report distributed

• 2023-04-26: Committee report sent to Calendars