Texas Bill for School Security Fencing 2024

Ensuring Compliance with Texas School Safety Regulations

At Madewell Construction, based in Lubbock, TX, we understand the critical need for secure school fencing across the Texas Panhandle. Most of our team grew up in schools like yours (maybe exactly like yours), and keeping ours and our community’s children safe is a value we cannot understate.

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As you may know, Texas Administrative Code now mandates schools to adhere to enhanced safety requirements. As a Texas security fencing expert, Madewell can help your district comply with these new school security fencing regulations.

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The entire ordinance can be found here: Tex. Admin. Code § 61.1031. Below is a summary, and how to contact Madewell to take your next steps for fencing compliance:

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Texas School Safety Fencing Requirements​

The updated Texas Administrative Code mandates that schools implement specific fencing standards to create exterior secured areas. These areas must be fully enclosed by fences or walls that:

• Stand at least 6 to 8 feet high.

• Incorporate design features to prevent scaling, such as stone, wrought iron, or chain link with slats or wind screens.

• Maintain security with locked gates, equipped with emergency egress hardware and mechanisms to prevent unauthorized opening from the outside.

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Door and Entryway Security

In addition to fencing, the legislation outlines stringent requirements for exterior doors to ensure school safety:

• Exterior Doors: Must remain closed, latched, and locked unless within a secured area or actively monitored. These doors should be made of materials resistant to forced entry and feature automatic locking mechanisms upon closure.

• Windows Adjacent to Doors: Windows near doors, especially those on the ground level, must be constructed or modified to prevent easy breakage that could allow an intruder to gain entry.

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Why This Matters

These regulations are designed to protect students and staff by enhancing the security of school facilities. Non-compliance not only risks the safety of your community but may also result in penalties.

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Assistance In Payment

We want your school to receive all the financial assistance available to you. Visit Texas Education Agency to find out how to qualify for safety grants offered to schools in Texas to help implement safety measures like fencing upgrades.​

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How Madewell Construction Can Help

Madewell Construction is West Texas’ trusted partner for school security fencing. Multiple projects are already underway to secure local ISD school grounds with compliant fencing, and we are here to help you navigate your installation with total trust in a contractor who has built all across the state of Texas. Madewell guarantees that your fencing not only meets but exceeds the safety standards set by this ordinance, and above all that your students are provided the safest environment possible with our quality build standards.

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Get a Quote Today

Ensure your school is compliant with the latest safety regulations. Contact Madewell Construction today to request a bid for fence installation or to discuss how we can assist with other security upgrades.