Texas HB313: Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

What the bill says

An act relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

From the introduced text, September 3, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 501, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 501.028 to read as follows: [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 501.028.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AT DEPARTMENT ] [ADDED: FACILITIES. The department shall ensure that the temperature in ] [ADDED: each facility operated by the department is maintained at not less ] [ADDED: than 65 degrees Fahrenheit or more than 85 degrees Fahrenheit.] SECTION 2. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is not required to comply with the requirements of Section 501.028, Government Code, as added by this Act, until September 1, 2026. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.

Sponsors

• Ron Reynolds (D, HD-027) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 3, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB313?

HB313 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

What does HB313 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

What is the status of HB313?

Introduced as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Filed (September 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB313?

Ron Reynolds (D, HD-027).

Where is the official record for HB313?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB00313