Bill
HB 1063
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Salman Bhojani and 1 co-sponsor
Authorizes Texas cities and counties to create taxpayer-funded legal offices providing free representation for low-income tenants in eviction and disability discrimination cases.
Left pending in committee
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