H.B. No. 145 introduces a new requirement for facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, mandating that the temperature within these facilities be maintained between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This requirement is codified in a new section, 501.028, added to Subchapter A of Chapter 501 of the Government Code.

However, the bill stipulates that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will not be obligated to adhere to these temperature requirements until September 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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