81R10799 JAM-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.B. No. 2674
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support local
services for homeless individuals and families.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 2306, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 2306.095 to read as follows:
Sec. 2306.095. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES
REGARDING THE HOMELESS. (a) The department shall provide
financial assistance to political subdivisions, housing finance
corporations, for-profit corporations, and nonprofit organizations
that provide services for individuals and families who are
homeless.
(b) Assistance provided under this section must be used only
to support local initiatives regarding homeless individuals and
families.
(c) The department shall seek any federal funding available
for the purposes of the program.
(d) The department may adopt rules to administer this
section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.