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TX HB4626

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Harris Davila

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates mail notice to all residences and businesses within a one-mile radius of the property at least 36 hours before the public hearing

  • 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

  • Exempts property conversions for temporary shelter during natural disasters, declared states of emergency, or other life-threatening public emergencies

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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