Tex. Human Resources Code § 221.053
This is the official text of Tex. Human Resources Code § 221.053, part of Texas’s Human Resources Code — governs state social services and welfare programs.
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§ 221.053. CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE JUVENILE INMATES.
Official statutory text
(a) The only entities other than the state authorized to operate a correctional facility to house in this state juvenile inmates convicted of offenses committed against the laws of another state of the United States are:
(1) a county or municipality; and
(2) a private vendor operating a correctional facility under a contract with a county or municipality.
(b) The board shall develop rules, procedures, and minimum standards applicable to county or private correctional facilities housing out-of-state juvenile inmates. A contract made under Subsection (a) shall require the county, municipality, or private vendor to operate the facility in compliance with minimum standards adopted by the board.
(1) a county or municipality; and
(2) a private vendor operating a correctional facility under a contract with a county or municipality.
(b) The board shall develop rules, procedures, and minimum standards applicable to county or private correctional facilities housing out-of-state juvenile inmates. A contract made under Subsection (a) shall require the county, municipality, or private vendor to operate the facility in compliance with minimum standards adopted by the board.
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