New Texas Laws Target Illegal Boarding Homes After WFAA Investigation

New Laws Combatting Illegal Boarding Homes

• ⚖️ Texas has enacted two new laws aimed at cracking down on illegal boarding homes and unregulated placement agents, following a WFAA investigation.
• criminal offense for operating illegal unlicensed assisted living facilities.

Personal Impact and Advocacy

• 💔 Tanya Win's mother suffered a severe pressure wound in an unlicensed boarding home, leading to lasting medical issues and a loss of dignity.
• 🗣️ Win advocates for these new laws, stating that the previous lack of criminal penalties was a "crime against humans."

Addressing Placement Agents

• ⚠️ A second new law imposes criminal charges on consultants who refer individuals to unlicensed homes without proper disclosure.
• 🎯 This measure aims to protect vulnerable citizens by ensuring referrers have vetted the facilities for safety and compliance.

Legislative Action

• 📝 State Representative Chris Turner authored the new legislation, which was signed into law by the governor.
• 🎯 The laws are intended to hold bad actors accountable and prevent future exploitation of vulnerable residents.