Bill Text: TX HB2822 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Engrossed


Bill Title: Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-05-10 - Received from the House [HB2822 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB2822-Engrossed.html
  88R14805 JG-F
 
  By: Garcia, Gervin-Hawkins, Campos, Lozano, H.B. No. 2822
      Rose, et al.
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out
  of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  (a) In this section, "council" means the Texas
  Interagency Council for the Homeless established under Subchapter
  KK, Chapter 2306, Government Code.
         (b)  The council shall conduct a study to examine the housing
  needs of youth transitioning from foster care or the juvenile
  justice system to independent living.
         (c)  In conducting the study under this section, the council
  shall:
               (1)  examine the risk of homelessness for youth
  transitioning out of foster care in this state;
               (2)  examine the risk of homelessness for youth
  transitioning out of the juvenile justice system in this state;
               (3)  assess the unique housing needs of youth who:
                     (A)  have previously been classified as a dual
  status child, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code; and
                     (B)  are part of a disproportionately represented
  population in foster care, the juvenile justice system, or both;
               (4)  evaluate relevant programs and practices of state
  agencies that seek to positively impact the transition of youth out
  of foster care or the juvenile justice system; and
               (5)  consult with individuals with expertise on issues
  faced by youth transitioning out of foster care, the juvenile
  justice system, or both.
         (d)  Not later than November 1, 2024, the council shall
  prepare and submit to the Texas Department of Housing and Community
  Affairs and the legislature a written report that:
               (1)  summarizes the results of the study conducted
  under this section; and
               (2)  includes legislative recommendations based on the
  results of the study, including recommendations to improve the
  transition of youth out of foster care and the juvenile justice
  system.
         SECTION 2.  This Act expires December 31, 2024.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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