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This bill addresses the regulatory authority of local governments over licensed day-care homes by preventing political subdivisions from imposing additional health and safety standards beyond those established by state statute or the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Specifically, the bill adds Section 250.014 to the Local Government Code, which prohibits cities, counties, or other local entities from creating or enforcing ordinances that would require group day-care homes or family homes (which are licensed, registered, or listed under Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code) to meet more stringent health and safety requirements than those already defined by state law or state agency rules. The intent appears to be creating uniform standards for day-care homes across Texas and preventing local jurisdictions from imposing potentially burdensome or inconsistent additional regulations. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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