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HB 1104

Relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Sheryl Cole

Texas bill establishes housing voucher program for emergency medical services personnel in select counties to improve workforce retention and affordability.

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 1104

Legislative bill overview

HB 1104 would establish a housing voucher program specifically for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in certain Texas counties. The bill creates a mechanism to provide financial assistance toward housing costs for EMS workers, addressing workforce retention and affordability challenges in the emergency services sector.

Why is this important

EMS personnel face significant housing affordability challenges in many Texas communities, which contributes to recruitment and retention difficulties for emergency services. By targeting housing assistance directly to EMS workers, the bill attempts to stabilize the workforce and ensure adequate emergency response capacity in participating counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding mechanism: Unclear how the voucher program would be funded (state budget, county contributions, federal sources) and what fiscal impact this represents
  • Geographic scope limitations: The restriction to "certain counties" raises questions about equity—which counties qualify, why some are excluded, and whether this creates disparities in EMS workforce stability
  • Program administration: Determining eligibility criteria, voucher amounts, and oversight responsibilities between state and local entities could prove administratively complex and costly

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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