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TX HJR108

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vikki Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the workforce housing fund as a special fund in the state treasury to provide grants and low-interest loans to municipalities for developing affordable workforce housing

  • Designates the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to administer the fund

  • Fund sources include legislative appropriations, loan repayments (principal and interest), board transfers, investment returns, gifts/grants/donations, and other revenues dedicated by the legislature

  • Requires the legislature to enact general laws specifying how fund assets may be used, with investment costs potentially paid from the fund

  • Submits the constitutional amendment to voters at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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