tx-May292026-7: 37 TAC §380.9723 — Rules for State-operated Programs and Facilities
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The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) adopts, on an emergency basis, amendments to 37 TAC, Part 11, §380.9723, Use of Force. The amended section establishes the procedures for staff intervention when youth behavior threatens safety and order. The section is adopted on an emergency basis to allow for the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray in both high-restriction and medium-restriction facilities. Pursuant to §2001.034, Government Code, TJJD finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of this section on fewer than 30 days' notice. The amended section is adopted under §242.003, Human Resources Code, which requires the TJJD Board to adopt rules appropriate to properly accomplish TJJD's functions and to adopt rules for governing TJJD schools, facilities, and programs. No other statute, code, or article is affected by the emergency adoption. §380.9723. Use of Force. (a) Purpose. This rule establishes the procedures for staff intervention when youth behavior threatens safety and order. (b) Applicability. (1) This rule applies to all facilities, offices, and programs operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), unless...
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