Texas SB1138 mandates municipal police, fire, and emergency medical services to create emergency response policies for group homes.
Texas SB1138 amends the Local Government Code to require municipal police, fire, and emergency medical services to develop policies for responding to emergencies at group homes, regardless of licensing status. The bill defines "group home" according to the Health and Safety Code and mandates that these policies include necessary procedures for efficient emergency responses, considering the nature of group homes. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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