Monitoring the SessionHB 1104
Died in committee
THE TEXT
…“in a county with a population of more than 1 million and less than 1.5 million”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The population window aims the program at a very small number of counties, possibly just one. The caption only says "certain counties" and does not say which ones.
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relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Vouchers for emergency medical services workers. The caption just says “certain counties.” No new money.
The bill tells the state's affordable housing corporation to set up a housing voucher program for emergency medical services workers. It applies only in a county with a population of more than 1 million and less than 1.5 million, and the corporation's board writes the rules on who qualifies and how much each voucher pays. No new money is set aside: the corporation must use available resources and may take gifts and grants, starting September 1, 2025.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1168 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1168 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB1104 · 2024-11-12
relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.
Vouchers for emergency medical services workers. The caption just says “certain counties.” No new money.
The bill tells the state's affordable housing corporation to set up a housing voucher program for emergency medical services workers. It applies only in a county with a population of more than 1 million and less than 1.5 million, and the corporation's board writes the rules on who qualifies and how much each voucher pays. No new money is set aside: the corporation must use available resources and may take gifts and grants, starting September 1, 2025.
[x] BRACKET BILLanalysis confidence 50%
THE TEXT
…“in a county with a population of more than 1 million and less than 1.5 million”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The population window aims the program at a very small number of counties, possibly just one. The caption only says "certain counties" and does not say which ones.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$10,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Apr 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100988744, 101010769, 101029923, 101061103.
$8,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 3, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100988744, 101061103.
$5,000.00
Also funds 81 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Nov 6, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101029923.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$10,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Apr 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100988744, 101010769, 101029923, 101061103.
$8,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 3, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100988744, 101061103.
$5,000.00
Also funds 81 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Nov 6, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101029923.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Cole, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 2, 2023: Referred to Urban Affairs
Relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/07/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Intergovernmental Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Fire Fighters & Police--General
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
Housing--General
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE
The text as introduced · 324 words
89R3111 JG-D By: Cole H.B. No. 1104 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2306.553(a), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The public purpose of the corporation is to perform activities and services that the corporation's board of directors determines will promote the public health, safety, and welfare through the provision of adequate, safe, and sanitary housing primarily for individuals and families of low, very low, and extremely low income and for persons who are eligible for loans under the home loan program provided by Section 2306.5621 or who are eligible for a housing voucher under Section 2306.570 . The activities and services shall include engaging in mortgage banking activities and lending transactions and acquiring, holding, selling, or leasing real or personal property. SECTION 2. Subchapter Y, Chapter 2306, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2306.570 to read as follows: Sec. 2306.570. HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL. (a) In this section, "emergency medical services personnel" has the meaning assigned by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code. (b) The corporation shall, using available resources, establish a housing voucher program in a county with a population of more than 1 million and less than 1.5 million to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel. (c) The corporation's board of directors shall adopt rules: (1) governing the program's administration; (2) establishing eligibility criteria for a person to receive a housing voucher under the program; (3) establishing a mechanism to determine the amount of a housing voucher provided under the program; and (4) prescribing any other program requirements that the board determines necessary. (d) The corporation may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any source to establish and operate the program. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.