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SB 845

Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Judith Zaffirini

SB 845 expands Texas's Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program to make social workers eligible for below-market-rate financing and down payment assistance previously limited to military personnel.

Left pending in committee
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Bill Summary · SB 845

Legislative bill overview

SB 845 expands the Homes for Texas Heroes program to include social workers as eligible professionals for below-market-rate home loans. This program, administered by the Texas Veterans Land Board, currently serves veterans, active-duty military, and certain other professional groups. The bill would recognize social workers as a qualifying profession for this homeownership assistance.

Why is this important

The Homes for Texas Heroes program provides significant financial benefits through favorable loan terms and down payment assistance. Expanding eligibility acknowledges social workers as essential service providers while potentially improving homeownership access for professionals in a lower-wage field, though the fiscal impact on the program's loan portfolio remains unclear.

Potential points of contention

  • Program scope creep: Critics may argue that adding non-military professions dilutes the original mission of supporting veterans and military families, potentially straining limited resources
  • Fairness and precedent: Expanding eligibility to one profession could trigger requests from other essential workers (teachers, nurses, first responders), raising questions about selection criteria
  • Fiscal sustainability: The program's solvency depends on loan performance; adding a new demographic group without clear financial analysis could impact long-term viability and existing borrower benefits

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

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