TX SB63

Creates the "Mitchell Chang Swim Safety Act" requiring swim instruction operators (businesses with 2+ employees teaching children under 7 years old in groups of 3 or more) to obtain a license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Mandates criminal background checks for license applicants, controlling persons, and all employees who interact with students, prohibiting employment of anyone convicted of offenses against minors under Title 5 or Chapter 43 of the Penal Code

Requires instructors and managers to hold certifications in swim instruction (American Red Cross, YMCA, or equivalent), CPR, and AED use, with operators providing basic water rescue and first aid training to all employees

Establishes minimum safety requirements including instructor-to-student ratios, available automated external defibrillators, and mandatory reporting of serious incidents (abuse, neglect, death, critical injury, or hospitalization)

Authorizes administrative penalties up to $500 per day per violation, with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation required to adopt rules by March 1, 2025, and licensing required beginning September 1, 2026