Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2510 criminalizes the operation of an unlicensed Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and the provision of unlicensed personal assistance services (PAS) to ALF residents, converting regulatory non-compliance from a civil penalty into a Class A Misdemeanor or Third Degree Felony. This legislation impacts all facility owners, "boarding home" operators providing personal care, and third-party home care agencies (HCSSAs) servicing facility residents.
Rep. Chris Turner·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Common questions about HB2510
HB2510 criminalizes the operation of an unlicensed Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and the provision of unlicensed personal assistance services (PAS) to ALF residents, converting regulatory non-compliance from a civil penalty into a Class A Misdemeanor or Third Degree Felony. This legislation impacts all facility owners, "boarding home" operators providing personal care, and third-party home care agencies (HCSSAs) servicing facility residents.
HB2510 was authored by Texas Representative Chris Turner during the Regular Session.
HB2510 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2510 is enforced by District Attorneys/County Attorneys, Local Law Enforcement (Police/Sheriff) and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - for licensure verification.
The regulatory priority for HB2510 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2510 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2510 addresses topics including crimes, crimes--miscellaneous, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and occupational regulation.
Key dates for HB2510: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2510 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and/or $4,000 fine) for Operating an assisted living facility (ALF) without a license issued under Chapter 247.; criminal penalty of Third Degree Felony (2 to 10 years in prison and optional fine up to $10,000) for Subsequent conviction for operating an ALF without a license.; criminal penalty of Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and/or $4,000 fine) for Providing personal assistance services to an ALF resident without holding a required HCSSA license (Chapter 142).. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB2510 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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