Relating to emergency response protocols and safety and security audits developed by the Texas School Safety Center and Health and Human Services Commission for day-care centers.

HB 5223 requires Texas School Safety Center and Health and Human Services Commission to develop new safety and security audit procedures and emergency response protocols for licensed day-care centers. Day-care centers must follow these standardized protocols, conduct required safety audits according to the new procedures, and report results to the Texas School Safety Center. The bill creates specific requirements for audit frequency, reporting methods, and provides centers with training and technical assistance. This law will take effect September 1, 2025, directly impacting all day-care centers operating under Texas Human Resources Code.