Texas HB385 mandates municipalities to collect and publish affordable housing information in a searchable database.

Texas HB385 requires municipalities to conduct annual surveys of affordable housing units, collecting specific details about each unit. The collected information must be published in a searchable database on a publicly accessible website and mobile application. The database must enable users to search for units, update the database in real time, and view complete survey information. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is tasked with adopting rules and publishing reports on affordable housing availability and accessibility. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB385 mandates municipalities to collect and publish affordable housing information in a searchable database.

Texas HB385 requires municipalities to conduct annual surveys of affordable housing units, collecting specific details about each unit. The collected information must be published in a searchable database on a publicly accessible website and mobile application. The database must enable users to search for units, update the database in real time, and view complete survey information. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is tasked with adopting rules and publishing reports on affordable housing availability and accessibility. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.