Public Safety & Justice
Tarrant County Courts • Arlington, TXThe operator of multiple unlicensed boarding homes across North Texas has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of criminal negligent homicide, financial elder abuse, and abandonment or endangerment of an individual, according to Tarrant County court records.
Regla “Su” Becquer was arrested by Arlington police in 2024 following an exhaustive investigation triggered by widespread reports of physical abuse, theft, neglect, and fraud connected to her operations. Becquer owned and operated “Love and Caring for People, LLC,” a company claiming to provide supervised daily care for vulnerable adults who did not meet the criteria for licensed group home placement.
18 Years
Exploitation of elderly victims exceeding $150,000
10 Years
Endangering vulnerable and incapacitated individuals
2 Years
Maximum statutory confinement time for the offense
Note: As part of the negotiated plea agreement, a murder charge against Becquer was formally waived.
Investigation Revealed Severe Neglect and Chemical Restraints
The Arlington Police Department launched its probe through its Behavioral Health Law Enforcement Unit after receiving complaints detailing systemic maltreatment across five separate unlicensed properties operated by Becquer. Officers removed victims from the residences, several of whom required immediate hospitalization for severe malnutrition and untreated medical conditions.
Key Evidence Documented in Police Warrants
Victim Testimonies: In one case documented in court records, a woman with cerebral palsy who had limited mobility was promised a bed but placed on a mattress on the floor. Caretakers failed to change her diapers for days, leaving her sitting in human waste. When she expressed distress and asked to leave, staff administered an unprescribed mint-flavored liquid medication to keep her sedated.
Physical Restraints and Neglect: Arlington Police Lieutenant Kimberly Harris, commander of the Behavioral Health Law Enforcement Unit, reported that wheelchair-bound residents were deprived of wheelchairs, forcing them to crawl on their arms across the floor until their skin was scraped and injured.
Financial Exploitation: Investigators found staff withheld medical attention, severed communication between tenants and their families, drained clients’ bank accounts using unauthorized debit card transactions, and took possession of deceased clients’ property.
Property Fraud: Detectives investigated how Becquer gained ownership of a home on Woodbrook Street. Probate records revealed the previous owner bequeathed her entire estate to Becquer through a single-sentence handwritten will dated just 19 days before the owner died.
Statewide Impact: How the Investigation Changed Texas Law
The criminal findings connected to Becquer were central to a year-long media investigation titled “Unlicensed and Unchecked,” which exposed widespread oversight failures, injuries, and resident deaths across North Texas boarding homes housing disabled and senior citizens.
New Texas Boarding Home Laws (Effective September 2025)
Prompted by the Arlington investigation and systemic enforcement gaps, Texas lawmakers enacted statutory reforms that took effect in September 2025:
- Criminalization of Unlicensed Facilities: Operating an unlicensed assisted living or boarding facility is now classified as a criminal offense. Previously, state regulators were limited to issuing civil administrative fines without criminal consequences.
- Regulation of Senior Placement Agents: For the first time, referral consultants who collect fees must disclose pending complaints and are strictly prohibited from referring clients to unlicensed homes unless no licensed alternative exists.
Case Overview & Records Summary
Defendant Regla “Su” Becquer
Arrest & Sentence Date Arrested 2024 • Sentenced October 13, 2026
Operating Entity Love and Caring for People, LLC (5 homes)
Investigating Agency Arlington Police Behavioral Health Unit
