HB 2746

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 2746 creates a "Text-to-Donate" pilot program to allow individuals to make charitable donations via text message for homeless services in cities with populations over 285,000. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will oversee the program, which will direct donations toward housing, transportation, and emergency shelter services. At least 65% of the funds must go toward housing assistance.

Author (1)

Elizabeth Campos

Contact the Author

Rep. Elizabeth Campos

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0452

Capitol Office:

EXT E2.422

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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