Tex. Human Resources Code Section 242.103
Detection and Monitoring of Cellular Telephones

(a)

The department may own and the office of the inspector general may possess, install, operate, or monitor an interception device, as defined by Article 18A.001 (Definitions), Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b)

The inspector general shall designate in writing the commissioned officers of the office of inspector general who are authorized to possess, install, operate, and monitor interception devices for the department.

(c)

An investigative or law enforcement officer or other person, on request of the office of inspector general, may assist the office in the operation and monitoring of an interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications if the investigative or law enforcement officer or other person:

(1)

is designated by the executive director for that purpose; and

(2)

acts in the presence and under the direction of a commissioned officer of the inspector general.

Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter C, Chapter 61 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2011.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 3.16, eff. January 1, 2019.

Source: Section 242.103 — Detection and Monitoring of Cellular Telephones, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.242.htm#242.103 (accessed May 26, 2025).

242.001
Study of Treatment Methods 242.002
Treatment Programs 242.003
Policies and Rules 242.004
Employees 242.005
Professional Information for Advisory Board Members and Employees 242.006
Intra-agency Career Ladder Program 242.007
Job Performance Evaluations 242.008
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 242.009
Juvenile Correctional Officers 242.010
Required Background and Criminal History Checks 242.011
Biennial Budget 242.051
Administration of Institutions 242.052
Buildings and Improvements 242.053
Use of Existing Institutions and Agencies 242.054
Halfway House Program 242.055
Crisis Intervention and Assessment Centers 242.056
Advocacy and Support Groups 242.057
Department Programs 242.058
Services for Children Not Committed to the Department 242.059
Additional Facilities 242.060
Computation of Daily Costs of Facility 242.061
Referrals from Federal Court 242.062
Special Accounts 242.063
Student Trust Fund 242.064
Debit Card Suspense Accounts 242.065
Religious Training 242.066
Employment or Designation of Chaplain at Certain Department Facilities 242.067
Violence Prevention and Conflict Resolution Education 242.068
Fire Protection Activities 242.069
Client Service Contract Standards 242.070
Contract Monitoring 242.071
Sale or License of Treatment Programs 242.101
Zero-tolerance Policy 242.102
Office of Inspector General 242.103
Detection and Monitoring of Cellular Telephones

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 242.103 — Detection and Monitoring of Cellular Telephones, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.242.htm#242.103 (last accessed May 10, 2025).