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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a study by the Texas Department of Housing and Community |
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Affairs on the feasibility of using certain models to address |
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homelessness in this state. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. (a) In this section: |
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(1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Housing |
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and Community Affairs. |
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(2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning |
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assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. |
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(b) The department shall conduct a study on the feasibility |
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of using a model to address homelessness in this state that is based |
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on: |
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(1) partnerships with institutions of higher |
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education, private entities, and local governments; and |
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(2) the use of: |
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(A) small dwelling units, as defined by the |
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department; and |
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(B) community development services and plans |
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provided through programs at institutions of higher education. |
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(c) Not later than December 31, 2026, the department shall |
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prepare and submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and |
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legislature a written report that includes: |
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(1) a summary of the results of the study conducted |
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under this section; and |
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(2) any recommendations for legislative or other |
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action based on the results of the study. |
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(d) This Act expires September 1, 2027. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |