This chapter does not apply to:

1. (1) a person that is required to be licensed under Chapter 142, 242, 246, 247, or 252;
2. (2) a person that is exempt from licensing under Section 142.003(a)(19) or (20), 242.003(3), or 247.004(4);
3. (3) a hotel as defined by Section 156.001, Tax Code;
4. (4) a retirement community;
5. (5) a monastery or convent;
6. (6) a child-care facility as defined by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code;
7. (7) a family violence shelter center as defined by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code; or

8. (8) a sorority or fraternity house or other dormitory associated with an institution of higher education.

   Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 254 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(28), eff. September 1, 2011.

   Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 958 (S.B. 1808), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.