Sec. 361.026. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATION OF JAIL. The contract must provide:
(1) that the sheriffs of the two counties are jointly responsible for the operation of any jail, lockup, jail annex, or other detention facility in the justice center and for the custody, care, and treatment of persons in custody in that facility; or
(2) for the employment of a jailer who shall exercise those responsibilities.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 17, Sec. 2, eff. April 2, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Public Safety Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 361 - Municipal and County Authority Relating to Jails
Subchapter B. Justice Centers Located on State Line
Section 361.022. Contract to Provide Justice Center
Section 361.023. Contractual Authority Contingent on Legislation of Other State
Section 361.024. Financing of Justice Center
Section 361.025. Management of Justice Center; Personnel
Section 361.026. Responsibility for Operation of Jail
Section 361.027. Courtrooms and Court Proceedings at Justice Center
Section 361.028. Extent to Which Each State's Law Applies at Justice Center
Section 361.029. Arrest, Prosecution, Extradition, and Service of Process at Justice Center