Sec. 222.003. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF NONSECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. (a) The board by rule shall adopt certification standards for persons who are employed in nonsecure correctional facilities that accept juveniles and that are operated by or under contract with a governmental unit, as defined by Section 101.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(b) The certification standards adopted under Subsection (a) must be substantially similar to the certification requirements for detention officers under Section 222.002.
Redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 141 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.004, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1299 (H.B. 2862), Sec. 37, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Juvenile Justice Services and Facilities
Subtitle B - Probation Services; Probation Facilities
Chapter 222 - Standards for and Regulation of Certain Officers and Employees
Subchapter A. Standards for and General Regulation of Officers
Section 222.001. Minimum Standards for Probation Officers
Section 222.002. Minimum Standards for Detention Officers
Section 222.003. Minimum Standards for Certain Employees of Nonsecure Correctional Facilities
Section 222.005. Carrying of Firearm by Certain Officers Prohibited