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San Antonio council approves ordinance to regulate construction and operation of certain detention facilities
Summary
On April 16, 2026 the San Antonio City Council approved ordinance 0.19 amending city building, fire and unified development codes to require notification, special authorization and siting limits for certain detention facilities after public testimony and extended council debate; vote tally not specified in the record.
The San Antonio City Council on April 16, 2026 approved ordinance 0.19, a package of amendments to the city building code, fire code and unified development code intended to regulate the construction and operation of certain detention facilities within city limits.
Supporters, including Sara Cruz, representing SLO, told the council the measure is “a good first step” to protect residents and detained people and to “use all the tools available” to ensure appropriate protections and conditions. Cruz and other public speakers raised concerns about conditions reported at some detention facilities and urged local oversight measures to require adequate fire and building…
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