Establishes a grant program for neighborhood organizations to improve pedestrian infrastructure.

The bill creates a grant program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. It allows the department to award grants to neighborhood organizations for constructing pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, and pedestrian lighting. The grants are non-repayable financial assistance. The grant fund, a dedicated account in the general revenue fund, consists of legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and interest on investments. The fund can only be used to award grants and administer the program. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Establishes a grant program for neighborhood organizations to improve pedestrian infrastructure.

The bill creates a grant program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. It allows the department to award grants to neighborhood organizations for constructing pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, and pedestrian lighting. The grants are non-repayable financial assistance. The grant fund, a dedicated account in the general revenue fund, consists of legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and interest on investments. The fund can only be used to award grants and administer the program. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.