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

SB 169 requires Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities to maintain indoor temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. This directly affects all TDCJ-operated correctional facilities and the inmates housed within them. The bill establishes a specific temperature range standard and delays full compliance until September 1, 2026, though the law takes effect on September 1, 2025. The legislation provides clear, measurable requirements without specifying enforcement mechanisms or exemptions beyond the implementation timeline.