National homelessness trackerTX · Housing & public space
Texas homelessness bills
Punitive and protective bills are counted separately. Default view is punitive / coercive.
1 punitive4 review1 protective
What to watch
- 6 tracked bills in Texas this snapshot.
- 1 classified punitive/coercive; 1 protective; 4 flagged for review.
- 32 bills classified as punitive or coercive, kept separate from 9 protective/housing bills.
- 42 bills flagged for review (diversion, sanctioned camping, or commitment without a clear homelessness nexus).
TX
TX SB241
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
PunitiveEngrossed
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
Encampments & public camping
Key points
- Addresses prohibitions on camping in a public place.
- Current status: Engrossed.
- Review the official text before acting.
Yea 57 / Nay 87 — Recorded
Source: LegiScan. Generated 2026-08-30.