Texas HHSC Licensing Data
Type B Assisted Living in Texas: the 1,643 Licenses in the January 2026 HHSC Export
As of the January 2026 HHSC export, Texas had 1,643 Type B licenses across 138 counties, 82% of the state's 2,002 assisted living licenses. Their combined licensed capacity was 70,949 residents. Type B facilities serve residents who need staff assistance to evacuate in an emergency, including residents who require overnight staff attendance. Most Texas assisted living licenses are Type B.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Long-term Care Provider directory, January 2026 export. This is a dated snapshot, not a live licensing database; HHSC issues and closes licenses year-round. Always verify current status via the official HHSC provider search. Compiled by Erika Crossley from the Texas HHSC provider directory.
1,643
Licenses in the January 2026 export
70,949
Licensed capacity
82%
Share of all Texas licenses
138
Counties with at least one
Top 20 Texas Counties for Type B Assisted Living
Ranked by number of matching licenses in the January 2026 export. Each county link opens the complete licensed list for that county, including every type b assisted living facility.
| County | Type B Assisted Living licenses | Licensed capacity | Full county list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 206 | 9,697 | View all |
| Dallas County | 161 | 6,640 | View all |
| Collin County | 122 | 4,467 | View all |
| Tarrant County | 122 | 6,361 | View all |
| Bexar County | 112 | 4,090 | View all |
| Denton County | 98 | 3,066 | View all |
| Fort Bend County | 79 | 2,775 | View all |
| Montgomery County | 77 | 2,002 | View all |
| Travis County | 66 | 4,160 | View all |
| Williamson County | 48 | 2,548 | View all |
| Lubbock County | 47 | 1,206 | View all |
| Galveston County | 30 | 1,240 | View all |
| Brazoria County | 25 | 937 | View all |
| El Paso County | 21 | 848 | View all |
| Hidalgo County | 16 | 374 | View all |
| Comal County | 15 | 832 | View all |
| Hays County | 15 | 921 | View all |
| Jefferson County | 14 | 493 | View all |
| Smith County | 14 | 964 | View all |
| Brazos County | 13 | 763 | View all |
The 100 Largest Type B Assisted Living Licenses in Texas
Sorted by licensed capacity in the January 2026 export. This is the top of the list, not all of it - the complete set of 1,643 licenses lives on the county pages linked above and below.
Each row is one HHSC license; some communities hold more than one license and appear once per license.
Every County with a Type B Assisted Living License (138)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Type B Assisted Living facilities are in Texas?
As of the January 2026 Texas HHSC Long-term Care Provider export, Texas had 1,643 Type B licenses across 138 counties, out of 2,002 assisted living licenses statewide. Their combined licensed capacity was 70,949 residents. HHSC issues and closes licenses year-round, so verify current status through the official HHSC provider search.
What is a Type B Assisted Living license in Texas?
Type B facilities serve residents who need staff assistance to evacuate in an emergency, including residents who require overnight staff attendance. Most Texas assisted living licenses are Type B. This page reflects the January 2026 HHSC export; confirm any facility's current certification directly with the facility and the official HHSC provider search.
Which Texas counties have the most Type B Assisted Living facilities?
In the January 2026 HHSC export, the five Texas counties with the most Type B licenses are Harris (206), Dallas (161), Collin (122), Tarrant (122), Bexar (112). Together they hold 723 of the state's 1,643.
How do I verify a facility on this list?
Every facility page in this directory lists its HHSC license number. Verify current license status, inspection history, and any enforcement actions through the official HHSC Long-term Care Provider Search at apps.hhs.texas.gov/LTCSearch before touring or signing anything.
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