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TX HB4626
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Harris Davila
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AI Summary
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Requires municipalities to hold a public hearing at least 90 days before converting any property under their control to provide housing for homeless individuals, with the hearing held within a one-mile radius of the property
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Mandates mail notice to all residences and businesses within a one-mile radius of the property at least 36 hours before the public hearing
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Grants individuals entitled to notice the right to seek injunctive relief in district court to prevent property conversions if the municipality fails to comply with hearing and notice requirements
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Exempts property conversions for temporary shelter during natural disasters, declared states of emergency, or other life-threatening public emergencies
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State law requirements supersede any conflicting municipal charter provisions regarding property conversions or notice procedures
Legislative Description
Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.
City Government
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call
5/13/2025