TX HB863

Defines "senior independent living community" as a residential community with at least 20 units intended for occupancy by individuals 55 years or older that provides common amenities such as concierge services, dining, housekeeping, or security

Requires senior independent living communities to prepare, maintain, and annually update a health and safety plan that includes emergency response protocols, medical support services information, and emergency power generation capabilities, with plans filed with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local emergency agencies

Mandates communities maintain an operational emergency generator or power source with sufficient fuel to keep air temperature between 68-81 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 72 hours during power outages

Requires lease, rental, and purchase agreements to disclose that the community is not an assisted living facility, nursing facility, or continuing care facility, and prohibits contract provisions controlling residents' advance directives or testamentary documents

Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for violations, adds senior independent living communities to the priority list for power restoration after extended outages, and requires compliance with health and safety plan requirements by January 1, 2026