TDHCA announces a rule action relating to 10 TAC Section 1.8, Plan Requirements, Process and Approval Criteria for Properties Designated for Camping by Political Subdivisions for Homeless Individuals, that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on July 10, 2025.  This rule will be released for public comment beginning on July 25, 2025, and ending on August 25, 2025.  

The rule, including its preamble, was published in the Texas Register edition for July 25, 2025. The published version constitutes the official version for purposes of public comment and can be found at the following link: https://www.sos.texas.gov/texreg/index.shtml. 

The purpose of this action: During the 87th Regular Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1925, which established new Subchapter PP of Chapter 2306 of the Texas Government Code, entitled Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals. The new Subchapter PP provides that a political subdivision may not designate a property to be used by persons experiencing homelessness to camp unless the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) has approved a plan as further described by Subchapter PP. The rule implementing this bill became effective September 22, 2021. Upon adoption of the rule in 2021, the Department also made available a plan template for use by political subdivisions, and an informational webpage within the Department's website outlining the process, required forms and frequently asked questions. Since the inception of the rule, the Department has not received any plan submissions. Changes made to the rule include updating an email address and minor technical corrections. 

The proposed rule action can be found on the TDHCA Public Comment Center at https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/tdhca-public-comment-center.

Written comments may be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Brooke Boston, via email to brooke.boston@tdhca.texas.gov.

ALL COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 p.m., Central Time, on August 25, 2025.