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

HB 3443 sets specific temperature standards for facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). It requires all TDCJ facilities to maintain indoor temperatures between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The law takes effect on September 1, 2026, with a fallback date of September 1, 2025, if it doesn't receive the required two-thirds legislative vote for immediate passage. This bill directly affects all TDCJ-operated facilities, including prisons and correctional centers, by establishing concrete minimum and maximum temperature requirements.