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This bill expands the definition of "facility" in the Texas Health and Safety Code to include additional types of healthcare and residential care facilities for the purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements. Specifically, the bill adds two new categories to the existing definition: intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability and state supported living centers. These additions mean that such facilities will now be subject to the same workplace violence prevention regulations as other healthcare facilities like hospitals, nursing facilities, and home health agencies. The bill provides these newly included facilities until September 1, 2026, to come into compliance with the requirements of Chapter 331 of the Health and Safety Code. This change is significant because it broadens the scope of workplace violence prevention standards to cover more types of care facilities, potentially improving safety for both staff and residents in these settings. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving facilities and regulatory bodies time to prepare for the expanded requirements.

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