H.B. No. 634 establishes a task force dedicated to evaluating the housing needs of senior citizens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. The task force will assess the evolving housing requirements for these individuals, particularly those who may need to transition into long-term care facilities, such as assisted living or nursing homes. It will consist of ten members, including the chair of the LGBTQ caucus of the House of Representatives and appointees from the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the House, all of whom must seek input from relevant organizations and stakeholders.
The task force is required to meet as called by its presiding officer and will not receive compensation for its members, although they may be reimbursed for necessary expenses. By September 1, 2026, the task force must submit a report detailing its findings and potential housing solutions to the governor, lieutenant governor, legislature, and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The task force will be dissolved, and the act will expire on December 1, 2026. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.