Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

Senate Bill 1264

Senate Author:  Whitmire

Effective:  9-1-05

House Sponsor:  Allen, Ray


            Senate Bill 1264 amends the Government Code to allow the Commission on Jail Standards to collect reasonable fees to cover the cost of reinspecting a municipal or county jail in response to a request by a jail operator for reinspection following a determination by the commission that the jail does not comply with minimum standards.  The bill also requires that money paid to the commission be deposited to a special account to pay for inspection services provided by the commission.