HB 456 — The applicability of the law authorizing the county fire
This bill covers the applicability of the law authorizing the county fire marshal in certain counties to inspect certain group homes where residential care services are provided to the residents.
This bill covers the applicability of the law authorizing the county fire marshal in certain counties to inspect certain group homes where residential care services are provided to the residents.
Author: Holt. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the applicability of the law authorizing the county fire marshal in certain counties to inspect certain group homes where residential care services are provided to the residents.”
Subjects: County Government--General (I0096), Fire Fighters & Police--General (I0370), Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541), Safety (I0740). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 456 · Bill text (HTML).
90R3743 MZM-D By: Holt H.B. No. 456 relating to the applicability of the law authorizing the county fire marshal in certain counties to inspect certain group homes where residential care services are provided to the residents.
SECTION 1. Section 352.0165(b), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) This section applies only to a county with a population of 100,000 [ 3.3 million ] or more.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 456; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.