Bill Text: TX SB2529 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Relating to the provision of homeless services in Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-05-01 - Left pending in committee [SB2529 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SB2529-Introduced.html
 
 
  By: Parker S.B. No. 2529
 
 
 
   
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the provision of homeless services in Texas.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 2306.2585(a), Government Code, is
  amended to read as follows:
         (a)  The department may administer a homeless housing and
  services program in each municipality in this state with a
  population of 200,000 [285,500] or more to:
               (1)  provide for the construction, development, or
  procurement of housing for homeless persons; and
               (2)  provide local programs to prevent and eliminate
  homelessness.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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