Texas SB1137 regulates group home consultant referrals and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas SB1137 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate referrals made by group home consultants. It defines a group home as an establishment providing lodging and certain services to unrelated residents. The bill prohibits consultants from referring potential residents to unlicensed group homes unless specific conditions are met. Violating this provision is a Class B misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill mandates that group home operators obtain criminal history records for applicants and employees, with certain exceptions.

Texas SB1137 regulates group home consultant referrals and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas SB1137 amends the Health and Safety Code to regulate referrals made by group home consultants. It defines a group home as an establishment providing lodging and certain services to unrelated residents. The bill prohibits consultants from referring potential residents to unlicensed group homes unless specific conditions are met. Violating this provision is a Class B misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill mandates that group home operators obtain criminal history records for applicants and employees, with certain exceptions.