Relating to emergency preparedness and contingency operations plans, inspections, and enforcement for senior retirement communities.

HB 119 requires senior retirement communities in Texas to create emergency plans for power outages and other non-evacuation emergencies. Specifically, communities must provide a climate-controlled "area of refuge" with at least 15 square feet per resident, maintain temperatures between 68-82°F in these areas, and notify local fire marshals within 12 hours of extended power loss. Annual inspections by fire marshals will verify compliance with these requirements, including secondary power systems, with violations treated as fire code violations. The bill directly affects all senior retirement communities operating under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 786.