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TX HB1173

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the population threshold for municipalities eligible for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs homeless housing and services program from 285,500 to 250,000 residents

  • Expands the program's geographic reach to include additional mid-sized Texas cities that fall within the new population range

  • Program provides for construction, development, or procurement of housing for homeless persons

  • Program supports local initiatives to prevent and eliminate homelessness

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Housing

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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