89R16923 DRS-D     By: Creighton S.B. No. 2624       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the provision of services for individuals experiencing   homelessness at certain locations.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 370, Local Government Code, is amended   by adding Section 370.010 to read as follows:          Sec. 370.010.  NAVIGATION SERVICES PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN   AREAS. (a) In this section:                (1)  "Institution of higher education," "playground,"   and "school" have the meanings assigned by Section 481.134, Health   and Safety Code.                (2)  "Navigation services" means services that assist   individuals experiencing homelessness to access shelter, meals,   medical care, substance abuse treatment, mental health services,   employment resources, housing placement, and other services   necessary for reintegration into stable living conditions.                (3)  "Service provider" means a faith-based   organization, nonprofit organization, or government-funded   facility that provides navigation services.          (b)  A municipality or county shall prohibit a service   provider from providing navigation services at a location or   facility within 1.5 miles of an institution of higher education,   playground, or school.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.