Texas SB578 mandates surveillance cameras for housing developments receiving low-income housing tax credits from 2026 plans.

Texas SB578 amends the Government Code to require housing developments that receive low-income housing tax credits from the 2026 qualified allocation plan or later to install and maintain operable exterior surveillance cameras at appropriate locations. This requirement applies only to developments receiving credits from these future plans, while those from earlier plans remain governed by existing laws. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB578 mandates surveillance cameras for housing developments receiving low-income housing tax credits from 2026 plans.

Texas SB578 amends the Government Code to require housing developments that receive low-income housing tax credits from the 2026 qualified allocation plan or later to install and maintain operable exterior surveillance cameras at appropriate locations. This requirement applies only to developments receiving credits from these future plans, while those from earlier plans remain governed by existing laws. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.