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TX SB599

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits political subdivisions (cities, counties, etc.) from adopting or enforcing ordinances that impose health and safety standards on group day-care homes or family homes that exceed state standards

  • Applies only to day-care homes that are licensed, registered, or listed under Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code through the Health and Human Services Commission

  • Creates regulatory uniformity by establishing state standards as the ceiling for local regulation of home-based child care facilities

  • Passed the Senate on April 1, 2025 (31-0) and the House on April 30, 2025 (135-6)

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed, registered, or listed group day-care home or family home.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/9/2025
Health & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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