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TX HB2016

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Housing Texas Fund as a special fund in the state treasury, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

  • Allocates 90% of annual fund expenditures for grants to nonprofit developers of multifamily affordable housing for low-income individuals and families

  • Allocates 9% for grants to nonprofit entities with demonstrated proficiency in obtaining stable housing placements for individuals and families who have recently experienced homelessness

  • Allocates 1% for one-time grants to nonprofits to prevent homelessness or help homeless individuals quickly transition to stable housing

  • Prioritizes grants for homeless services to nonprofits serving families with children under 18 or dependents with disabilities, individuals recently released from incarceration, and homeless adults without children (in that order)

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of the housing Texas fund to be administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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