Bill > HB3865

This bill adds a new chapter to the Texas Health and Safety Code that establishes regulations for advertising by residential facilities, which are defined as group homes or residential facilities licensed by or operated under the Health and Human Services Commission, including those under Medicaid waiver programs. The bill requires these residential facilities to disclose in their advertisements whether they offer any health care services, and if so, they must accurately identify the specific health care services provided. If a residential facility fails to comply with this disclosure requirement, they can be held liable for a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation. The attorney general is authorized to bring a lawsuit to recover these civil penalties. The new law will take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to increase transparency for potential residents and their families by ensuring that residential facilities provide clear and accurate information about the health care services they offer.

Health and Social Services

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