Multiple occupancy housing units
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
- Latest notice
- TDA-21-22-00004-P · Proposed rule · May 25, 2022
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)A multiple occupancy housing unit is a housing unit equipped to accommodate at least three and not more than 60 inmates. Each multiple occupancy housing unit shall provide a minimum of 50 square feet of floor space per inmate in the sleeping area.
(b)Each multiple occupancy housing unit shall house no more than 60 inmates.
(c)Each multiple occupancy housing unit shall have a bed and mattress for each inmate and have available:
(1)at least one functioning toilet for every 12 inmates;
(2)at least one functioning shower for every 15 inmates; and
(3)at least one functioning sink for every 12 inmates.
(d)The provisions of paragraphs (c)(1), (2) and (3) of this section shall not apply to multiple occupancy housing units originally constructed or approved for occupancy by the commission prior to the effective date of this Part, provided that such units contain showers, toilets, and sinks in sufficient number to assure the personal hygiene of inmates housed in such units.