Section 507.031 - Furlough Program(a) The director of a state jail felony facility may grant a furlough to a defendant so that the defendant may: (1) obtain a medical diagnosis or medical treatment; (2) obtain treatment and supervision at a facility operated by the Health and Human Services Commission; (3) attend a funeral or visit a critically ill relative; or (4) participate in a programmatic activity sanctioned by the state jail division. (b) The state jail division shall adopt policies for the administration of the furlough program.(c) A defendant furloughed under this section is considered to be in the custody of the state jail division, even if the defendant is not under physical guard while furloughed.Tex. Gov't. Code § 507.031
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 30,Sec. 5.16, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.099, eff. 9/1/1995. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 507.028 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(43), eff. 9/1/1997.