Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1000 by Watson (Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit a land use or zoning ordinance that would prohibit a religious organization from using its facility, or having housing units, to house homeless individuals. The bill specifies the regulations of such housing that could be imposed.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no significant impact from the bill is anticipated.