Texas HB2406 regulates group home facilities, allowing local permitting, setting standards, and creating penalties.

HB2406 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to regulate group home facilities. It allows counties and municipalities to require permits for operating such facilities, adopt model standards, and set fees and fines. Facilities must prominently display permits and notices. Employees must acknowledge potential criminal liability for failing to report abuse or neglect. The bill also mandates reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and prohibits retaliation against employees who report such incidents.

Texas HB2406 regulates group home facilities, allowing local permitting, setting standards, and creating penalties.

HB2406 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to regulate group home facilities. It allows counties and municipalities to require permits for operating such facilities, adopt model standards, and set fees and fines. Facilities must prominently display permits and notices. Employees must acknowledge potential criminal liability for failing to report abuse or neglect. The bill also mandates reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and prohibits retaliation against employees who report such incidents.