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HB 115 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 214 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 349 87-0 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 662 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Received from the House
HB 861 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1225 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an evaluation by the housing and health services coordination council of the 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network. House: Human Services
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
HB 1226 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1260 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al. Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a centralized homelessness crisis response data system. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1277 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the operation of a transitional housing pilot program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1278 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public hearings on homelessness issues held by the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1431 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to statewide participation in a homeless management information system by service providers to the homeless. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1481 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1482 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1803 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to requiring county approval of a proposed purchase or conversion by a municipality of a property to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1815 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to administration of the Homeless Management Information System in this state. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2251 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to funding of entities through the community collaborative grant program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2394 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2405 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2469 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the establishment of a pilot project to provide supportive housing services through Medicaid to persons experiencing chronic homelessness. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2632 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3034 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the establishment of a statewide homelessness data system. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
HB 4129 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and certain county housing authorities to incentivize landlords to accept tenants participating in the housing choice voucher program. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4130 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the imposition of a county housing first initiatives fee in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4328 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to access to mobile showers by homeless individuals in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
SB 46 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization. Senate: Local Government No action taken in committee
SB 646 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to county approval of certain proposed purchases or conversions of properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 671 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 796 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1084 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al. Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1107 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1862 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 99 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 180 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a waiver of fees for foster care and homeless youth for driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1560 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2564 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to addressing the needs of homeless youth. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3180 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to the establishment of a centralized homelessness crisis response data system. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4394 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the administration by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of homeless housing and services programs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 331 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1000 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1019 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the creation of a housing repair grant pilot program for property owners who provide housing to recipients of certain federal housing assistance. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1974 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or birth record to a homeless individual. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4110 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to grants to establish or expand community collaboratives for services to persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness and county government planning for community collaboratives. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 607 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 294 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2240 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to a study on homeless youth. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2887 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 717 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to consent by a minor to housing or care provided through a transitional living program. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1804 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the establishment of community collaboratives by local entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 307 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1284 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and programs of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the establishment of certain other programs and divisions within the department. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2628 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 2674 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support local services for homeless individuals and families. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3171 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the duties and programs of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3431 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and programs of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the establishment of certain other programs and divisions within the department. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3432 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the administration of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3540 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the creation of a statewide initiative to increase independent, affordable housing for elderly or homeless persons and persons with disabilities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
SB 177 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the location of certain facilities and shelters within certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1238 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to local regulation of the distance requirements for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages near certain homeless shelters and substance abuse treatment centers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2969 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to exempting certain persons in transitional living programs from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1787 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exempting certain persons in transitional living programs from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar


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