Bill > HB3608

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to add municipal solid waste personnel to the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program, which provides low-interest home mortgage loans to certain public service workers. Specifically, the bill defines "municipal solid waste personnel" as permanent, full-time local government employees who collect, sort, process, or dispose of solid waste, recyclables, organics, or household hazardous waste. The amendment expands the existing program to include these workers as eligible applicants, allowing them to access home loans alongside other public service professionals like firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical services personnel, and educators. To qualify, applicants must reside in Texas, have an income not exceeding 115 percent of the area median family income, and be employed in the specified role. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' corporation will administer the program, with the ability to contract with other agencies or private entities to verify applicant qualifications. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a new housing assistance option for municipal solid waste workers across the state.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3608