BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 2529 By: Parker Local Government 4/29/2023 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT As proposed, S.B. 2529 amends current law relating to the provision of homeless services in Texas. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 2306.2585(a), Government Code, to authorize the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to administer a homeless housing and services program in each municipality in this state with a population of 200,000 or more, rather than 285,500 or more, for certain purposes. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023. BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 2529 By: Parker Local Government 4/29/2023 As Filed Senate Research Center S.B. 2529 By: Parker Local Government 4/29/2023 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT As proposed, S.B. 2529 amends current law relating to the provision of homeless services in Texas. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 2306.2585(a), Government Code, to authorize the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to administer a homeless housing and services program in each municipality in this state with a population of 200,000 or more, rather than 285,500 or more, for certain purposes. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.