Bill Text: TX HB1879 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Relating to a study on migrant labor housing facilities.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-05-02 - Committee report sent to Calendars [HB1879 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HB1879-Comm_Sub.html

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85R15040 JG-D
By: Romero, Jr. H.B. No. 1879
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 1879:
By: Alvarado C.S.H.B. No. 1879

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on migrant labor housing facilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY REGARDING MIGRANT LABOR HOUSING
FACILITIES. (a) The Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs shall conduct a study evaluating the quantity, quality, and
availability of, and the needs associated with, migrant labor
housing facilities as defined by Section 2306.921, Government Code,
in this state.
(b) Not later than September 1, 2018, the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs shall submit a written report to
the legislature containing:
(1) the findings of the study conducted under
Subsection (a) of this section;
(2) recommendations for appropriate actions based on
the findings of the study, including any necessary legislative
changes; and
(3) a timeline for implementing the recommendations
made under Subdivision (2) of this subsection.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2017.