H.B. No. 2510 introduces new regulations regarding the operation of assisted living facilities in Texas, specifically addressing the provision of personal assistance services without a required license. The bill adds Section 142.00605 to the Health and Safety Code, which establishes that individuals who are required to hold a license and provide personal assistance services to residents of assisted living facilities without such a license commit a Class A misdemeanor. If the individual has prior convictions under this section, the offense escalates to a felony of the third degree.

Additionally, the bill amends Chapter 247 by adding Section 247.0441, which states that operating an assisted living facility without the necessary license also constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, with similar felony escalation for repeat offenders. This legislation aims to enhance the regulatory framework for assisted living facilities and ensure that residents receive services from licensed providers. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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