89R5748 JG-D     By: Simmons H.B. No. 2142       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study by the Texas Department of Housing and Community   Affairs on the feasibility of using certain models to address   homelessness in this state.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  (a) In this section:                (1)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Housing   and Community Affairs.                (2)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning   assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.          (b)  The department shall conduct a study on the feasibility   of using a model to address homelessness in this state that is based   on:                (1)  partnerships with institutions of higher   education, private entities, and local governments; and                (2)  the use of:                      (A)  small dwelling units, as defined by the   department; and                      (B)  community development services and plans   provided through programs at institutions of higher education.          (c)  Not later than December 31, 2026, the department shall   prepare and submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and   legislature a written report that includes:                (1)  a summary of the results of the study conducted   under this section; and                (2)  any recommendations for legislative or other   action based on the results of the study.          (d)  This Act expires September 1, 2027.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.