Bill > HB1966

This bill requires the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless to conduct a comprehensive study on housing challenges faced by youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system. The council will investigate the risk of homelessness for these youth, with a specific focus on dual status children and disproportionately represented populations. The study will evaluate existing state agency programs and practices aimed at supporting youth transitions and will involve consulting experts in the field. By November 1, 2026, the council must submit a written report to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the legislature, including a summary of study findings and legislative recommendations for improving the transition process. The bill has a built-in expiration date of December 31, 2026, and will take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring a targeted, time-limited approach to addressing this critical housing and support issue for vulnerable young people.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1966