Texas SB 1283 passed unanimously in the Texas Senate and House and the bill is on its way to Governor Abbott!
SB 1283 requires the following of senior retirement communities:
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- Conduct criminal background checks on all community employees
- Disclose to residents whether they require outside contractors/businesses to background check their workers
- Notify all residents within two business days about any criminal activity or criminal trespassing
- Must allow law enforcement to interview residents in common areas during criminal investigations
Bill Text: TX SB1283 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled | LegiScan
We thank Senator Tan Parker for filing SB 1283 and his work to see it through the Texas Senate with a unanimous vote.
Left to right: Jenna Ellis, Shannon Dion, Senator Tan Parker, Loren Smith
Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez built on the success Representative Jared Patterson achieved in the 88th session and they worked together to achieve a unanimous vote in the Texas House on SB 1283.
Left to right: Loren Smith, Cheryl Pangburn, Representative Jared Patterson, Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Shannon Dion, Megan Dion
Secure Our Seniors’ Safety thanks all of the sponsors:
Senators Tan Parker, Cesar Blanco, Brent Hagenbuch, Nathan Johnson; Representatives Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Mitch Little, Jared Patterson, Candy Noble, Penny Morales Shaw, Suleman Lalani, Charlene Ward Johnson.
Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez presented SB 1283 for the two House floor votes with moving words, great respect for the victims and their families.
We are proud to report that Texas legislators came together with bipartisan support for seniors!
Looking forward to SB 1283 becoming Texas law effective Sept. 1, 2025!
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