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

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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

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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.