# Texas SB 1383: Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. Texas SB 1383, Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities., is a 89th Legislature Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Nathan Johnson (Democratic), Ken King, Mayes Middleton (Republican); status signed, last action 2025-06-20 (Effective immediately) (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB1383-89R - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Texas SB 1383 - State: Texas - Session: 89th Legislature Regular Session - Title: Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2025-02-19 - Last action: 2025-06-20, Effective immediately - Sponsors: Nathan Johnson (Democratic), Ken King, Mayes Middleton (Republican) - Cosponsors: 5 - Subjects: Aging, Consumer Protection, Nursing Homes, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 7 (267 yes, 36 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Clearer referral choices for seniors: benefit, low. Texas senior-living referral agencies must give consumers written or electronic disclosures when making a referral. These must explain their services, whether the consumer or community pays, and that their lists may leave out suitable communities. Consumers can stop using the agency at any time wit… - Limits on seniors’ referral fees: benefit, low. Texas referral agencies cannot refer consumers to senior communities where they have an ownership, management, or financial interest. Agencies cannot hold a consumer’s property or power of attorney. They cannot knowingly refer someone to an unlicensed community unless it is exempt from licensing. F… - Safety checks for senior referral agencies: benefit, low. Texas referral agencies must obtain criminal histories through a nationally accredited provider for new employees who directly contact consumers. Checks also cover employees who enter communities to make referrals. Agencies must carry liability insurance for negligence, check communities’ license s… - Senior referral payments allowed with limits: mixed, low. Texas senior communities and referral agencies can use written contracts to pay for referrals, including volume- or value-based payments. Compliant payments are not grounds for disciplining a community, but agencies cannot offer or contract for federally prohibited compensation. Communities cannot… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Nathan Johnson (Democratic), Senate - Sponsor: Ken King, House - Sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: César Blanco (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Terry Canales, House - Cosponsor: Armando "Mando" Martinez, House - Cosponsor: Borris L. Miles (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: David Spiller, House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-05-21 | Senate | Record vote | pass | 30 | 1 | | | 2025-05-16 | House | Record vote | pass | 105 | 15 | | | 2025-05-15 | House | Record vote | pass | 116 | 17 | | | 2025-04-30 | Senate | Record vote | pass | | | | | 2025-04-30 | Senate | Record vote | pass | | | | | | House | Committee vote: Human Services | pass | 7 | 3 | | | | Senate | Committee vote: Health & Human Services | pass | 9 | 0 | | ## Actions (59) - 2025-06-20: Effective immediately (House) - 2025-06-20: Signed by the Governor (House) - 2025-05-22: Sent to the Governor (House) - 2025-05-22: Signed in the House (House) - 2025-05-22: Signed in the Senate (Senate) - 2025-05-22: Reported enrolled (Senate) - 2025-05-21: Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported (House) - 2025-05-21: Record vote (Senate) - 2025-05-21: Senate concurs in House amendment(s) (Senate) - 2025-05-21: Read (Senate) - 2025-05-21: House amendment(s) laid before the Senate (Senate) - 2025-05-19: House passage as amended reported (Senate) - 2025-05-16: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal (House) - 2025-05-16: Record vote (RV#2912) (House) - 2025-05-16: Passed (House) - 2025-05-16: Read 3rd time (House) - 2025-05-15: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal (House) - 2025-05-15: Record vote (RV#2713) (House) - 2025-05-15: Passed to 3rd reading as amended (House) - 2025-05-15: Amended (1-King) (House) - 2025-05-15: Read 2nd time (House) - 2025-05-15: Laid out in lieu of companion (HB 2667) (House) - 2025-05-13: Committee report sent to Calendars (House) - 2025-05-13: Committee report distributed (House) - 2025-05-13: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator (House) - 2025-05-08: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) (House) - 2025-05-08: Considered in formal meeting (House) - 2025-05-02: Referred to Human Services (House) - 2025-05-02: Read first time (House) - 2025-05-01: Received from the Senate (House) - 2025-04-30: Reported engrossed (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Record vote (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Passed (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Read 3rd time (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Record vote (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Three day rule suspended (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Vote recorded in Journal (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Passed to engrossment as amended (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Vote recorded in Journal (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Amended (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Amendment(s) offered (FA1 Johnson) (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Read 2nd time (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Vote recorded in Journal (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Rules suspended-Regular order of business (Senate) - 2025-04-30: Co-author authorized (Senate) - 2025-04-28: Placed on intent calendar (Senate) - 2025-04-23: Co-author authorized (Senate) - 2025-04-22: Committee report printed and distributed (Senate) - 2025-04-22: Reported favorably as substituted (Senate) - 2025-04-16: Vote taken in committee (Senate) - 2025-04-16: Considered in public hearing (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Left pending in committee (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Testimony taken in committee (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Considered in public hearing (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . (Senate) - 2025-03-06: Referred to Health & Human Services (Senate) - 2025-03-06: Read first time (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Filed (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Received by the Secretary of the Senate (Senate) ## Bill text - Engrossed: [HTML](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383E.HTM), [PDF](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383E.PDF) - Enrolled: [HTML](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383F.HTM), [PDF](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383F.PDF) - House Committee Report: [HTML](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383H.HTM), [PDF](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383H.PDF) - Introduced: [HTML](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383I.HTM), [PDF](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383I.PDF) - Senate Committee Report: [HTML](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383S.HTM), [PDF](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383S.PDF) ## Related bills - SB 2111: Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent… (vetoed) - SB 1838: Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by… (vetoed) - SB 3: Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; req… (vetoed) - SB 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court… (vetoed) - SB 646: Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. 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(became law) ## Sources - [Engrossed (HTML)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383E.HTM) - [Engrossed (PDF)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383E.PDF) - [Enrolled (HTML)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383F.HTM) - [Enrolled (PDF)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383F.PDF) - [House Committee Report (HTML)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383H.HTM) - [House Committee Report (PDF)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383H.PDF) - [Introduced (HTML)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383I.HTM) - [Introduced (PDF)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383I.PDF) - [Senate Committee Report (HTML)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01383S.HTM) - [Senate Committee Report (PDF)](http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB01383S.PDF) ## Related - [SB 2111: Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proce…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB2111-89R) - [SB 1838: Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certa…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB1838-89R) - [SB 3: Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB3-89R) - [SB 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures re…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB2878-89R) - [SB 646: Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB646-89R) - [HB 4325: Relating to civil liability for prohibited barratry.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-HB4325-89R) - [Texas bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/texas/bills) - [Texas state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/texas) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/TX-SB1383-89R (as of 2026-10-19).