TX SB1782

Requires group home owners and operators to obtain criminal history record information from the Texas Department of Public Safety for all job applicants and employees

Mandates retention of criminal history records for at least 30 days after a position is filled for applicants not hired, and for the duration of employment for those who are hired

Allows criminal history records to be maintained in either physical or electronic format

Prohibits hiring or continuing to employ individuals convicted of offenses under specified Penal Code chapters (including murder, kidnapping, sexual offenses, assault, robbery, theft, fraud) or any Class A misdemeanor or felony

Creates two criminal penalties: Class B misdemeanor for failing to obtain or properly maintain criminal history records, and Class A misdemeanor for hiring or retaining employees with disqualifying convictions

Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to employment applications submitted on or after that date