Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

HB 1199 requires Texas nursing facilities and assisted living facilities to install and maintain operational emergency generators or comparable power sources capable of running for at least 72 hours during power outages. These facilities must ensure sufficient fuel reserves and designate specific areas (including an additional separately powered zone if locking devices are used to restrict resident exits) to safely accommodate residents during outages. Compliance is required by September 1, 2026, with up to two one-year extensions permitted, and the Texas Health and Safety Commission will conduct annual inspections to verify adherence. The bill directly affects all licensed nursing and assisted living facilities in Texas, mandating concrete safety infrastructure upgrades without specifying fuel types or exempting existing systems.