Doors to single cells, multiple-occupancy cells, dormitories, and day rooms shall be capable of being locked and unlocked individually by control means located remote from the cell area. Single cells with contiguous day room and separation cells which open directly on an exiting corridor are exempt from this requirement. All remote door controls shall be secure.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.253 adopted to be effective December 12, 1994, 19 TexReg 9376.