Texas HB2324 establishes minimum staffing standards for assisted living facilities caring for Alzheimer's patients.

HB2324 amends the Health and Safety Code to mandate that the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission adopt minimum staffing standards for assisted living facilities. These standards must ensure an adequate ratio of direct care staff to residents, based on scientific evidence and the increased supervision needs of Alzheimer's patients. The commissioner must implement these standards as soon as practicable after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2324 establishes minimum staffing standards for assisted living facilities caring for Alzheimer's patients.

HB2324 amends the Health and Safety Code to mandate that the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission adopt minimum staffing standards for assisted living facilities. These standards must ensure an adequate ratio of direct care staff to residents, based on scientific evidence and the increased supervision needs of Alzheimer's patients. The commissioner must implement these standards as soon as practicable after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.