Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3153 imposes strict, retroactive screening and employment verification mandates on residential treatment centers, group homes, juvenile facilities, and publicly authorized homeless shelters. The law creates a statutory "hard stop" regarding hiring or retaining individuals with specific abuse convictions and explicitly voids non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to abuse in separation contracts.
Rep. Helen Kerwin·House Bill·Regular Session
County and Municipal Licensing Authorities • Health and Human Services Commission • Texas Juvenile Justice Department
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB3153
HB3153 imposes strict, retroactive screening and employment verification mandates on residential treatment centers, group homes, juvenile facilities, and publicly authorized homeless shelters. The law creates a statutory "hard stop" regarding hiring or retaining individuals with specific abuse convictions and explicitly voids non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to abuse in separation contracts.
HB3153 was authored by Texas Representative Helen Kerwin during the Regular Session.
HB3153 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3153 is enforced by County and Municipal Licensing Authorities, Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
The regulatory priority for HB3153 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3153 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3153 addresses topics including city government, city government--general, county government, county government--general and labor.
Key dates for HB3153: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Executive Commissioner authorized to adopt rules to implement employment verification procedures for residential treatment facilities. (Discretionary/Ongoing). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3153 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Mandatory Termination / Hiring Ban for Discovery via background check that an individual has a conviction for specific sexual or physical abuse offenses (Penal Code 21.02, 22.011, 22.021, 25.02).; legal/contractual penalty of Void Contract Provision for Including a non-disclosure clause regarding abuse conduct in a separation agreement.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB3153 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations, 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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