H.B. No. 3195 introduces regulations for senior retirement communities in Texas by adding Chapter 95 to the Property Code. The bill defines key terms such as "senior retirement community," "resident," and "common amenity," and outlines the requirements for these communities, including conducting criminal history checks for employees and maintaining a safety policy regarding criminal activity. It mandates that communities disclose their safety policies to residents and prohibits them from penalizing residents for communicating with law enforcement regarding safety concerns.

Additionally, the bill specifies exemptions for certain facilities, such as health care institutions and boarding homes, and prohibits any agreements that control the content of a resident's advance directive or testamentary documents. The provisions of this bill will apply to agreements entered into or renewed after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

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