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HB 2406

Relating to the regulation of group home facilities, including optional county or municipal permitting requirements; authorizing a fee; creating criminal offenses.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ron Reynolds

HB 2406 authorizes Texas counties and cities to permit and regulate group home facilities with fees and criminal penalties for noncompliance.

Referred to Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 2406

Legislative bill overview

HB 2406 establishes regulatory authority for county and municipal governments to permit and oversee group home facilities, with provisions for licensing fees and criminal penalties for violations. The bill creates a framework allowing local jurisdictions to set operational standards for these facilities beyond state-level regulations.

Why is this important

Group homes serve vulnerable populations including foster children, individuals with developmental disabilities, and others requiring supervised residential care. Local permitting and oversight could improve accountability and safety standards, but may also create compliance burdens and operational costs that affect service availability and affordability.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state uniformity: Allowing variable county/municipal standards could create inconsistent regulations across Texas, potentially complicating operations for multi-location providers and creating gaps in oversight
  • Fee structure and affordability: Permitting fees may increase operational costs for group homes, potentially reducing profitability and availability of services, particularly in rural or underserved areas
  • Criminal liability scope: The bill's criminal offense provisions require clarification on which violations trigger criminal penalties and at what severity level, raising concerns about proportionality and prosecutorial discretion

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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