Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities.

HB 2667 creates new regulations for entities that connect seniors with housing providers (referred to as "referral agencies"). It defines referral agencies as organizations that provide referrals for a fee, excluding senior communities themselves and family members making referrals. The bill permits senior living communities to pay referral agencies through lump sums, per-referral fees based on care costs, or fixed fees via written contracts. It also exempts these referral agencies from certain licensing requirements under Texas law, as specified in amended sections of the Business & Commerce Code and Occupations Code.