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SB617: Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

: Charles Schwertner (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 27, 2025
City Government
PUBLIC NOTICE
City Government--General
Housing
Housing--Homeless Persons
HOMELESS
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  3. Passed Both Chambers (completed)
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Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

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