The 87th regular session of the Texas Legislature begins January 12 and runs for 140 days through May 31. Check here for a list of housing-related bills that we will be updating and tracking throughout the session.
HB 191
Author: Bernal
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021.
HB 195
Author: Bernal
Related to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of the civil penalty. Bill status: Read third time, failed to pass, and record vote on 05/14/2021 – 71 yeas and 72 yeas.
HB 209/SB 358
Author: Thierry/Miles
Related to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert. Bill status: HB 209- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in Ways & Means committee and left pending in committee on 03/22/2021. SB 358- Read first time in Senate and Referred to Finance on 03/09/2021.
HB 214/HB 1482
Author: Thierry/Johnson
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. Bill status: HB 214 – Reported favorably without amendments and committee report sent to Calendars on 05/07/2021. HB 1482- Read first time in Senate and Referred to Higher Education on 05/14/2021.
HB 249/SB 1144
Author: Cortez
Relating to the application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set aside. Bill status: HB 249- Testimony taken in Senate committee and left pending on 05/10/2021. Votes: 9 Ayes in House. SB 1144 – Referred to Local Government on 03/18/2021.
HB 292
Author: Murr
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing. Bill status: Referred to Public Health on 02/25/2021, currently in Public Health committee.
HB 349/ SB 671
Author: Craddick/Seliger
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals. Bill status: HB 349- Read first time and referred to Finance in Senate on 05/10/2021. Votes- 11 Ayes in House. SB 671- Read first time and Referred to Finance on 03/11/2021.
HB 403
Author: Hernandez
Relating to exempting certain individuals who are homeless from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. Bill status: Referred to Higher Education on 02/25/2021, currently in committee.
HB 467
Author: Jessica Gonzalez of Dallas
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 02/25/2021, currently in committee.
HB 468
Author: Gonzalez of Dallas
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to designate an area as a homestead preservation district and reinvestment zone and the use of tax increment revenue in that area. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 02/25/2021, currently in committee.
HB 470
Author: Gonzalez of Dallas
Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 02/25/2021, currently in committee.
HB 544
Author: Minjarez
Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing. Bill status: Read first time and referred to Health & Human Services in Senate on 05/17/2021. Vote: 10 Ayes, 1 Absent.
HB 628/SB 308
Author: Rosenthal/Eckhardt
Related to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing credit allocation. Bill status: HB 628 – Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Vote – 7 Ayes, 2 Nays. SB 308- Referred to Local Government on 03/09/2021.
HB 649/SB 613
Author: Raymond
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. Bill status: HB 649 – Referred to Ways & Means on 03/01/2021, currently in committee. SB 613- Referred to Finance on 03/11/2021, currently in committee.
HB 662
Author: Collier
Related to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: Received from the House to the Senate on 05/17/2021. Vote: 5 Ayes, 3 Nays, 1 Absent in House.
HB 663/ SB 1374
Author: Cortez/Zaffirini
Related to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. Bill status: HB 663 -Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/13/2021. Vote – 141 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 present and not voting in House. SB 1374: Referred to Local Government on 03/18/2021.
HB 707
Author: Moody, Murr
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state. Bill status: Referred to Health & Human Services in Senate and scheduled for public hearing on 05/19/2021. Vote – 11 Ayes.
HB 714
Author: Reynolds
Related to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council Bill status: Referred to Environmental Regulation on 03/01/2021, currently in committee.
HB 716
Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Relating to a study on mold contamination in housing developments supported by financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Votes – 8 Ayes and 1 Absent.
HB 754
Author: Cain
Relating to certain municipal requirements imposed on a landlord of a dwelling or multiunit complex. Bill status: Considered in formal meeting and Failed to receive affirmative vote in committee on 05/05/2021.
HB 84
Author: Hinojosa
Relating to the authority of municipalities to enact a requirement that establishes the sales price for certain housing units or residential lots. Bill status: Referred to Land & Resource Management on 02/25/2021, currently in committee.
HB 862/SB 682
Author: Romero/Blanco
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities/ authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee; changing the amount of a civil penalty. Bill status: HB 862-Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021. Votes- 5 Ayes, 3 Nays and 1 Absent. SB 682- Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs on 03/11/2021.
HB 874
Author: Lopez
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual. Bill status: Referred to Public Health on 03/01/2021, currently in committee.
HB 875
Author: Lopez
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of age or certain housing needs and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Bill status: Considered in Calendars on 04/23/2021. Vote – 6 Ayes, 2 Nays, 1 Absent.
HB 886
Author: Rosenthal
Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in Urban Affairs committee and left pending in committee on 04/07/2021.
HB 900
Author: Huberty
Relating to the liability of a landlord for damages resulting from the execution of a writ of possession in an eviction suit. Bill status: Referred to Business & Commerce in Senate and Scheduled for public hearing on 05/18/2021. Vote – 9 Ayes in House.
HB 902
Author: Burns
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty. Bill status: Referred to Land & Resource Management on 03/01/2021, currently in committee.
HB 954
Author: Dutton
Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Bill status: Referred to Criminal Justice in Senate and Scheduled for public hearing on 05/18/2021. Vote – 7 Ayes, 2 Absent in House.
SB 113
Author: West
Relating to community land trusts. Bill status: Read first time and referred to Ways & Means on 05/17/2021 in House. Votes- 9 Ayes, 0 Nays in Senate.
SB 233/HB 188/ HB 2524
Authors: Whitmire/Bernal/Reynolds
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Bill status: HB 188 – Referred to State Affairs on 02/25/2021, currently in committee. SB 233- Referred to State Affairs on 03/03/2021. HB 2524 – Referred to State Affairs on 03/17/2021.
SB 265/ HB 1470
Author: West, Co-Authored by Eckhardt / Rodriguez
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person’s source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Bill status: SB 265 -Referred to State Affairs on 03/03/2021. HB 1470 – Referred to Business & Industry on 03/05/2021.
HB 2405/SB 46
Author: Rodriguez/Zaffirini
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization. Bill status: HB 2405-Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/14/2021. SB 46- Scheduled for public hearing on 03/29/2021 and no action taken in committee on 03/29/2021.
HB 1286
Author: Rosenthal & Walle
Relating to the requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and Left pending in Urban Affairs committee on 03/24/2021.
HB 1277
Author: Campos
Relating to the operation transitional housing pilot program by the Texas Department of Housing Community Affairs. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021.
SB 330
Author: Lucio
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to persons with substance use disorders and their families. Bill status: Considered in public hearing and left pending in committee on 04/07/2021.
SB 403/HB 2456
Author: Johnson/ Gervin-Hawkins
Relating to the right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: SB 403-Committee report distributed and sent to Calendars on 05/14/2021. Vote – 6 Ayes, 1 Nays, 2 Absent. HB 2456- Committee report distributed and sent to Calendars on 04/20/2021. vote – 7 Ayes, 1 Nays, 1 Absent.
SB 400/HB 1295
Authors: Zaffirni/ Rodriguez
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. Bill status: SB 400- Referred to Local Government on 03/09/2021, currently in committee. HB 1295- Considered in Calendars and Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021. Vote – 8 Ayes, 1 Nay.
HB 1153/SB 1264
Author: Vo/Birdwell
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals. Bill status: HB 1153- Considered in public hearing and left pending in Senate committee on 05/13/2021. Votes: 8 Ayes, 1 Nay. SB 1264- Not again placed on intent calendar on 05/03/2021. Vote- 8 Ayes, 1 Absent.
HB 1470/SB 265
Author: Rodriguez
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person’s source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Bill status: HB 1470- Referred to Business & Industry on 03/05/2021. SB 265- Referred to State Affairs on 03/03/2021.
HB 1481
Author: Johnson
Relating to contracts to provide residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institution of higher education. Bill status: Referred to Higher Education on 03/05/2021, currently in committee.
HB 1196
Author: Hinojosa
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, drivers license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Votes- 6 Ayes, 2 Nays, and 1 Absent.
HB 1261/ SB 2046
Author: Gervin-Hawkins/ Menendez
Relating to a compliance history assessment made for purposes of allocating certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: HB 1261- Committee report distributed and sent to Calendars on 04/20/2021. Votes – 8 Ayes, 1 Absent. SB 2046- Committee report to Calendars in House on 05/14/2021. Votes- 8 Ayes, 1 Absent.
HB 1226
Author: Campos
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Votes – 8 Ayes, 1 Absent.
SB 308/ HB 628
Author: Eckhardt/ Rosenthal
Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation. Bill status: SB 308-Referred to Local Government on 03/09/2021, currently in committee. HB 628- Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Votes – 7 Ayes, 2 Nays.
HB 861
Author: Thierry
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration (s) recorded in committee and left pending in committee on 04/12/2021.
HB 183
Author: Bernal
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase. Bill status: Referred to Ways & Means on 02/25/2021, currently in committee.
HB 1558
Author: Button, Neave, Bowers
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income tax credit is scored. Bill status: Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/06/2021. Votes- 5 Ayes, 4 Absent.
HB 1395
Author: Middleton
Relating to ad valorem taxation. Bill status: Referred to Ways & Means on 03/05/2021, currently in committee.
SB 596/HB 1795
Authors: Guiterrez/Dominguez
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Bill status: SB 596- Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security on 03/11/2021. HB 1795- Considered in Calendars and Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Vote- 6 Ayes, 2 Nays, and 1 Absent.
HB 610
Author: Alvarado
Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021. Votes – 5 Ayes, 4 Nay.
SB 608/ HB 1853
Authors: Alvarado/ Sanford
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. Bill status: SB 608-Placed on local & uncontested calendar on 05/19/2021. Votes- 9 Ayes. HB 1853- Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021. Vote – 9 Ayes.
HB 1705/ HB 381
Authors: Schofield/Pacheo
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving process. Bill status: HB 1705 – Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in Ways & Means committee and left pending in committee on 04/19/2021. HB 381- Referred to Ways & Means on 02/25/2021.
HB 1815
Author: Campos
Relating to the administration of the Homeless Management Information System in this state. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 3/11/2021.
SB 850/HB 2296 Authors: Blanco/Moody, Guillen Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing credits. Bill status: SB 850 – Referred to Local Government on 03/11/2021. HB 2296- Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/10/2021. Votes – 9 Ayes.
HB 2236/ SB 1570. Authors: Hernandez/ Lucio Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program. Bill status: HB 2236- Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/17/2021. Votes – 141 Yeas, 2 Present and not voting in House. SB 1570- Referred to Local Government on 03/24/2021 .
HB 2830 Author: White Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Bill status: No action taken in Corrections committee on 04/07/2021.
HB 1931 Authors: Walle, Campos, Morales Shaw Relating to the beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide multifamily housing. Bill status: Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/06/2021. Vote- 8 Ayes, 1 Nay in House.
HB 2328 Author: Shaheen Relating to the application for low income housing tax credits is scored and the amount of low income housing credits awarded during an application cycle. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration (s) recorded in Urban Affairs committee and left pending in committee on 03/24/2021.
HB 2456/SB 403 Author: Gervin-Hawkins /Johnson Relating to the first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: HB 2456 – Committee report distributed and sent to Calendars on 04/20/2021. Votes- 7 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Absent. SB 403- Committee report distributed and report sent to Calendars on 05/14/2021. Votes- 6 Ayes, 1 Nay, 2 Absent.
HB 2371 Author: Morales Shaw Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: Read first time and Referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/17/2021. Votes – 8 Ayes, 1 Absent.
SB 796 Author: Schwertner, Bettencourt, Buckingham Relating to a requiring public notice and hearing concerning a proposed purchase or conversion by a municipality of a property to house homeless individuals. Bill status: Read first time and Referred to Urban Affairs in House on 04/13/2021. Votes- 5 Ayes, 3 Nays and 1 Absent.
HB 2027/ SB 1565 Author: Cortez/Lucio Relating to the allocation of low income tax credits. Bill status: HB 2027- Read first time and referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/17/2021. Vote: 7 Ayes, 2 Nays. SB 1565- Testimony taken in committee and left pending in committee on 04/26/2021.
HB 1604/SB 591 Author: Murphy Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing. Bill status: HB 1604- Referred to Urban Affairs on 03/09/2021. SB 591- Committee report distributed and sent to calendars in House on 05/17/2021. Votes- 5 Ayes, 3 Nays, 1 Absent.
HB 2643 Author: Campos Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 03/17/2021.
HB 2644 Author: Campos Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and left pending in Urban Affairs committee on 04/14/2021.
HB 2582 Author: Campos Relating to a full-time, on-site property manager or security guard at certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and left pending in Urban Affairs committee on 04/14/2021.
SB 849/ HB 2175 Author: Blanco/Moody Relating to certain qualified rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Bill status: SB 849- Referred to Local Government on 03/11/2021. HB 2175- Read first time and referred to Local Government in Senate on 05/14/2021. Votes – 9 Ayes.
HB 2317/ SB 610 Author: Coleman/ Alvarado Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships. Bill status: HB 2317- Read first time and referred to Local Government in Senate 05/10/2021. Votes- 9 Ayes. SB 610 – Referred to Local Government on 03/11/2021.
HB 2632/ SB 1084 Authors: Minjarez/Powell Relating to the preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. Bill status: HB 2632- Referred to Human Services on 03/17/2021. SB 1084- Read first time and referred to Human services in House on 05/18/2021.
HB 2774 Author: Campos Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for a certain losses resulting from a disaster. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and left pending in Urban Affairs committee on 04/14/2021.
HB 4129 Author: Campos Relating to the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and certain county housing authorities to incentivize landlords to accept tenants participating in the housing choice voucher program. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 03/29/2021.
HB 4065/SB 1679 Authors: Jarvis, Thompson/Alvarado Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. Bill status: HB 4065- Committee report distributed and sent to Calendars on 05/03/2021. Votes: 6 Ayes, 2 Nays, 1 Absent. SB 1679- House passage as amended report on 05/24/2021.
SB 1569 Author: Lucio Relating to the functions of certain urban land bank programs. Bill status: Referred to Local Government on 03/24/2021.
SB 1567 Author: Lucio Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property. Bill status: Referred to Finance on 03/24/2021.
HB 3907 /SB 1654 Author: Goldman, Meyer, Rodriguez, Thierry, Button/Lucio Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments. Bill status: HB 3907 – Testimony taken in committee and left pending in committee on 05/20/2021. Votes – 11 Ayes. SB 1654- Referred to Finance on 03/24/2021.
HB 2754/SB 1833 Author: Allen Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Bill status: HB 2754 – Received in Senate from the House on 05/12/2021. Vote – 7 Ayes, 2 Absent. SB 1833- Referred to Criminal Justice on 03/26/2021.
SB 2030 Author: Eckhardt Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a public facility used to provide affordable housing. Bill status: Referred to Local Government on 04/01/2021.
SB 1833 Author: Eckhardt Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Bill status: Referred to Criminal Justice on 03/26/2021.
SB 1753 Author: Johnson Relating to low income housing tax credits administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Bill status: Referred to Local Government on 03/26/2021.
SB 646/ HB 1803 Authors: Schwertner, Bettencouty, Buckingham/ Wilson Relating to county approval of certain proposed purchases or conversions of properties to house homeless individuals. Bill status: SB 646- Considered in formal meeting and failed to receive affirmative vote in committee on 05/21/2021. Votes – 5 Ayes and 3 Nays. HB 1803- Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021. Vote- 5 Ayes, 4 Nays.
SB 1264/ HB 1153 Authors: Birdwell/ Vo Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals. Bill status: SB 1264 – Not again placed on intent calendar on 05/03/2021. HB 1153- Reported enrolled and signed in the House on05/24/2021. Vote- 8 Ayes, 1 Nays.
HB 3479 Author: Rose Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of an individual’s criminal history and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Bill status: Referred to Business & Industry on 03/22/2021.
HB 4130 Author: Campos Relating to the imposition of a county housing first in certain counties. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and left pending in committee on 04/20/2021.
SB 753: Author: Miles Relating to a limitation on the amount of a fee charged by a public institution of higher education for late payment of student housing costs. Bill status: Referred to Higher Education on 03/11/2021.
HB 1225 Author: Campos Relating to an evaluation by the housing and health services coordination council of the 2-1-1 services provided provided by the Texas information and Referral Network. Bill status: Left pending in Senate committee and no action taken in committee on 05/21/2021. Vote- 6 Ayes, 1 Nays, 2 Absent.
HB 2045 Author: Lopez, Gonzalez Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/13/2021. Vote – 6 Ayes, 3 Nays.
HB 4039 Author: Walle Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; imposing civil penalties. Bill status: Referred to Business & Industry on 03/29/2021.
HB 2642 Author: Campos Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities. Bill status: Referred to Urban Affairs on 03/17/2021.
HB 3417 Author: Fierro Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes. Bill status: Read first time and referred to Business and Commerce in Senate on 05/13/2021 Vote- 9 Ayes.
HB 3439 Authors: Deshotel/Guillen Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. Bill status: Placed on General State Calendar on 05/12/2021. Vote- 11 Ayes.
HB 2893/ SB 777 Author: Herrero/ Hinojosa Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee. Bill status: HB 2893- Senate passage reported and reported enrolled in House on 05/24/2021. Votes- 9 Ayes. SB 777- Considered in public hearing and left pending in committee on 05/03/2021.
HB 115/SB 671 Author: Rodriguez, Craddick, Cole, Hinojosa, Goodwin Co- Authors: Button, Cyrier, Howard, Israel, Lopez, Pacheco Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals. Bill status: HB 115 – Senate amendments distributed and senate amendments analysis distributed on 05/23/2021. Votes – 12 Ayes, 3 Absent. SB 671- Referred to Finance on 03/11/2021.
HB 3798 Authors: Minjarez | Anderson | Stucky | Turner, John Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies. Bill status: Received in Senate from the House on 05/17/2021. Vote- 8 Ayes, 1 Absent.
HB 3882 Relating to a landlord’s duty to inspect for and treat bedbugs in residential rental units. Author: Lopez Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and left pending in committee on 04/20/2021.
HB 2617 Author: Lopez, Crockett Relating to the rights of a residential tenant and duties of a landlord regarding a security deposit provided by the tenant. Bill status: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee and left pending in committee on 04/20/2021.