Texas SB1782 mandates criminal history checks for group home applicants and employees.

Texas SB1782 amends the Health and Safety Code to require owners or operators of group homes to obtain criminal history record information from the Texas Department of Public Safety for each applicant or employee. The information must be maintained for 30 days after an applicant is not hired and for the duration of an employee's tenure. Group home operators may not hire or retain individuals with certain criminal convictions.

Texas SB1782 mandates criminal history checks for group home applicants and employees.

Texas SB1782 amends the Health and Safety Code to require owners or operators of group homes to obtain criminal history record information from the Texas Department of Public Safety for each applicant or employee. The information must be maintained for 30 days after an applicant is not hired and for the duration of an employee's tenure. Group home operators may not hire or retain individuals with certain criminal convictions.