The bill, H.B. No. 3145, proposes the establishment of a Homeless Impact Grant Program under the Department of Public Safety, aimed at providing financial assistance to public improvement districts for services catering to homeless individuals. Specifically, the program will offer grants for enhanced security and sanitation services in areas designated as public improvement districts, as defined under Subchapter A, Chapter 372 of the Local Government Code. Municipalities or counties with such districts can apply for these grants if they meet certain criteria, including having a count of unsheltered homeless individuals exceeding 500 based on the latest point-in-time census.

To facilitate the implementation of this program, the Public Safety Commission is tasked with adopting necessary rules by January 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, thereby providing a timeline for the establishment of the program and the associated administrative processes.

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