Texas HB4726 prohibits homeless services within 1,000 feet of schools, residential areas, and public parks.

Texas HB4726 amends the Health and Safety Code to add a new chapter prohibiting homeless services within 1,000 feet of public or private primary or secondary school campuses, residential areas, and public parks. The bill defines "homeless services" as those intended primarily to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness, including shelter, medical care, meals, drug rehabilitation, job training, financial assistance, and mental health treatment. Organizations violating these restrictions are ineligible for certain licenses to operate in Texas.

Texas HB4726 prohibits homeless services within 1,000 feet of schools, residential areas, and public parks.

Texas HB4726 amends the Health and Safety Code to add a new chapter prohibiting homeless services within 1,000 feet of public or private primary or secondary school campuses, residential areas, and public parks. The bill defines "homeless services" as those intended primarily to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness, including shelter, medical care, meals, drug rehabilitation, job training, financial assistance, and mental health treatment. Organizations violating these restrictions are ineligible for certain licenses to operate in Texas.