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TX SB536

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds licensed nurses to the list of professionals eligible for the Homes for Texas Heroes low-interest home mortgage loan program, joining fire fighters, corrections officers, county jailers, public security officers, peace officers, emergency medical services personnel, professional educators, and veterans

  • Defines "nurse" as an individual licensed under Chapter 301, Occupations Code, but explicitly excludes advanced practice registered nurses from eligibility

  • Requires nurse applicants to reside in Texas and have an income of not more than 115 percent of area median family income (adjusted for family size) or the maximum amount permitted by federal tax code, whichever is greater

  • Authorizes the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to use proceeds from bond sales to fund home mortgage loans for nurses under the expanded program

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility of nurses for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.

Property Interests

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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