Amend HB 3121 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 2 of the bill as follows:

(1)  In added Section 577A.001(3), Health and Safety Code (page 1, line 39), strike "that meets criteria to be" and substitute "is".

(2)  In added Section 577A.003, Health and Safety Code (page 1, line 53), between "of" and "a", add "or create a separate license for".

(3)  In added Section 577A.051, Health and Safety Code (page 1, line 59), between "shall" and "develop", add ", using existing resources to the extent feasible,".

(4)  In added Section 577A.054(a), Health and Safety Code (page 2, line 16), immediately following "rules.", add "The commission may not issue to an applicant a certificate under this chapter unless the applicant is licensed as a general residential operation under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code.".