Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the TCJS rule regarding the inmate commissary plan?

The correct choice is that an inventory of items in each facility is not a specific requirement outlined by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) for the inmate commissary plan.

Inmate commissary plans typically focus on ensuring that inmates have access to necessary items, such as hygiene products and other sundries, as well as an approved procedure for how these items can be purchased. While maintaining an inventory may be a practical aspect of managing a commissary, it is not mandated as part of the official requirements, reflecting the flexibility facilities have in how they manage their inventory compared to the stricter requirements surrounding purchases and the types of items available for sale.

The other elements—specifying items offered for sale, having an approved purchase plan for hygiene items, and having a plan for the purchase of sundries—are all essential components meant to ensure that inmates have access to basic necessities and that the purchasing process is regulated and fair.