Relating to the inspection of group homes by county fire marshals.

SB 1136 amends Texas law to require county fire marshals to inspect group homes only in certain counties (not all counties), updating the definition of "group home" to align with a new Health and Safety Code standard. The revised definition specifies that a group home must house three or more unrelated individuals receiving residential care services paid for by a government entity. The bill repeals a previous fee structure for inspections and sets an effective date of immediate enactment (if passed with a two-thirds vote) or September 1, 2025, if not. This change directly affects county fire marshals in designated counties and group homes meeting the updated definition.