Texas HB636 establishes a statewide homeless data sharing network to facilitate real-time data exchange on homelessness.

HB636 mandates the Texas Homeless Network to implement a data sharing network for homeless response systems and data warehouse vendors. This network will enable the sharing and assessment of real-time data on homelessness across the state. The Texas Homeless Network will collaborate with health benefit plan issuers and managed care organizations to identify individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them to available services and resources, including housing navigation assistance, to improve health outcomes.

Texas HB636 establishes a statewide homeless data sharing network to facilitate real-time data exchange on homelessness.

HB636 mandates the Texas Homeless Network to implement a data sharing network for homeless response systems and data warehouse vendors. This network will enable the sharing and assessment of real-time data on homelessness across the state. The Texas Homeless Network will collaborate with health benefit plan issuers and managed care organizations to identify individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them to available services and resources, including housing navigation assistance, to improve health outcomes.