89R902 JG-D     By: Parker, et al. S.B. No. 2488       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the implementation of a statewide homeless data sharing   network to share real-time data on homelessness.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 2306, Government Code, is amended by   adding Subchapter QQ to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER QQ. HOMELESS DATA SHARING          Sec. 2306.1151.  HOMELESS DATA SHARING NETWORK. (a) Using   available resources, the department in collaboration with the Texas   Homeless Network shall implement a homeless data sharing network   through which homeless response systems and data warehouse vendors   are able to share and assess real-time data on homelessness   throughout this state.          (b)  In implementing the homeless data sharing network, the   department shall collaborate with health benefit plan issuers and   managed care organizations to:                (1)  identify individuals experiencing homelessness;   and                (2)  connect and refer those individuals to available   services and resources, including housing navigation assistance,   for the purpose of improving health outcomes.          (c)  The department shall ensure that information shared   through the homeless data sharing network that is confidential   under state or federal law is not disclosed.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.