89R902 JG-D
By: Walle H.B. No. 636
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the implementation of a statewide homeless data sharing
network to share real-time data on homelessness.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2306, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subchapter QQ to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER QQ. HOMELESS DATA SHARING
Sec. 2306.1151. HOMELESS DATA SHARING NETWORK. (a) Using
available resources, the department in collaboration with the Texas
Homeless Network shall implement a homeless data sharing network
through which homeless response systems and data warehouse vendors
are able to share and assess real-time data on homelessness
throughout this state.
(b) In implementing the homeless data sharing network, the
department shall collaborate with health benefit plan issuers and
managed care organizations to:
(1) identify individuals experiencing homelessness;
and
(2) connect and refer those individuals to available
services and resources, including housing navigation assistance,
for the purpose of improving health outcomes.
(c) The department shall ensure that information shared
through the homeless data sharing network that is confidential
under state or federal law is not disclosed.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.