Relating to the prohibited provision of homeless services in certain locations.
relating to the prohibited provision of homeless services in
certain locations.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 763 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 763. HOMELESS SERVICES
Sec. 763.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) “Homeless services” means services intended
primarily to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness. The
term includes services for shelter, medical care, meals, drug
rehabilitation, job training, financial assistance, and mental
health treatment.
(2) “Organization” has the meaning assigned by Section
1.201, Business & Commerce Code.
(3) “Political subdivision” means a county,
municipality, school district, junior college district, other
special district, or other subdivision of state government.
(4) “Residential area” has the meaning assigned by
Section 341.0358.
Sec. 763.002. APPLICABILITY. This chapter does not apply
to the provision of services at an overnight shelter for
individuals experiencing homelessness.
Sec. 763.003. SERVICES PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS. An
organization may not provide homeless services within 1,000 feet
of:
(1) a public or private primary or secondary school
campus;
(2) a residential area; or
(3) a public park.
Sec. 763.004. VIOLATION; INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN
LICENSES. An organization that violates Section 763.003 is
ineligible to obtain a license, permit, certificate, or other
authorization necessary to operate or conduct business in this
state issued by a state agency or political subdivision.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
