HB 636 establishes a statewide homeless data-sharing network. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, in partnership with the Texas Homeless Network, will implement a system to facilitate the sharing of real-time data on homelessness among response systems and data vendors. This network aims to identify individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them with health and housing resources. Confidentiality provisions ensure compliance with state and federal privacy laws, and the program is designed to improve health outcomes and service delivery through coordinated efforts​.