SB1136 amends the Local Government Code to redefine "group home" and repeals the inspection fee for group homes.

SB1136 amends the Local Government Code to redefine "group home" as an establishment where three or more unrelated individuals reside, providing residential care services and receiving compensation from governmental entities. The bill repeals the inspection fee for group homes previously set by Section 352.0165(b). The changes aim to harmonize with other legislative acts correcting nonsubstantive additions to codes. The bill will take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it will become effective September 1, 2025.

SB1136 amends the Local Government Code to redefine "group home" and repeals the inspection fee for group homes.

SB1136 amends the Local Government Code to redefine "group home" as an establishment where three or more unrelated individuals reside, providing residential care services and receiving compensation from governmental entities. The bill repeals the inspection fee for group homes previously set by Section 352.0165(b). The changes aim to harmonize with other legislative acts correcting nonsubstantive additions to codes. The bill will take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it will become effective September 1, 2025.