HB 235

Garcia Foster Youth Housing Bill Delivers A Study, Not Housing

Filed

Verdict: Smells

SmellsInitial review

Rep. Josey GarciaDHouse 124

Why it's charged

Study, task force, commission, report

THE TEXT

“The council shall conduct a study to examine the housing”…

Bill text, introduced version (I)

The bill's only operative duty is a study and a report due November 1, 2028. Any housing help for these youth waits on later legislation.

Study, task force, commission, report

Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade

Caption

relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Caption from analyzed text · version I.

Summary

Youth leaving foster care get a report due November 1, 2028. Housing help waits on later legislation.

The bill orders the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless to study the housing needs of young people leaving foster care or the juvenile justice system. It touches that council, the state housing agency, and lawmakers, who must get a written report with recommendations by November 1, 2028. Nothing changes on the ground for these young people under this bill; it produces a report and then expires December 31, 2028.

Labels

Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 2822 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 1966 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2822 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 1966 (Died in committee). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Receipt

The receipt

90R-HB235 · 2026-11-09

SOLD BY

Rep. Josey GarciaDHouse 124

ITEM

relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

WHAT IT DOES

Youth leaving foster care get a report due November 1, 2028. Housing help waits on later legislation.

CHARGES

[x] STUDY, TASK FORCE, COMMISSION, REPORTanalysis confidence 85%

THE TEXT

“The council shall conduct a study to examine the housing”…

Bill text, introduced version (I)

The bill's only operative duty is a study and a report due November 1, 2028. Any housing help for these youth waits on later legislation.

TOTAL

No fiscal note in the loaded record.

HISTORY

Nov 9, 2026Filed

FILED UNDER

No verified beat found.

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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY

Josey Garcia

Donors

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$12K Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$10K House Democratic Campaign Committee$7K

Not tied to this bill.

Sources

The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.

Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 22, 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.

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$11,500.00

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$11,500.00

Cash: $11,500.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $11,500.00

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.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Sep 24, 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: 100978474, 101016612, 101060352, 101067943.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$10,000.00

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$10,000.00

Cash: $10,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $10,000.00

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. 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: 100978474.

House Democratic Campaign Committee$7,000.00

House Democratic Campaign Committee

$7,000.00

Cash: $7,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $7,000.00

Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Feb 3, 2026 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 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: 101060352.

Money

Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.

Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC

$11,500.00

Cash: $11,500.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $11,500.00

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.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Sep 24, 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: 100978474, 101016612, 101060352, 101067943.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$10,000.00

Cash: $10,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $10,000.00

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. 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: 100978474.

House Democratic Campaign Committee

$7,000.00

Cash: $7,000.00
Paid by others: $0.00
Total: $7,000.00

Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Feb 3, 2026 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 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: 101060352.

Votes

No floor vote loaded for this bill.

Fiscal

No fiscal note in the loaded record.

How this was graded

Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.

FILED BEFORE

Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

88R HB 2822

by Rep. Garcia, same lead author · Did not pass · same text

Introduced text

Last action, May 10, 2023: Received from the House

Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Caption, 88R bill history

89R HB 1966

by Rep. Josey Garcia, same lead author · Died in committee · same text

Introduced text

Last action, Mar 14, 2025: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Caption, 89R bill history

Sources

Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026

11/09/2026 H Filed

Texas Legislature Online · Introduced

Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.

Subjects

Crimes--Juvenile

Family--Child Protection

Family--Juvenile Delinquency

Family--Parent & Child

Housing--Homeless Persons

Interim Studies

FOSTER CARE

HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE

Text

The text as introduced · 321 words

90R4230 JG-F

By: Garcia of Bexar
H.B. No. 235

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out

of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. (a) In this section, "council" means the Texas

Interagency Council for the Homeless established under Subchapter

KK, Chapter 2306, Government Code.

(b) The council shall conduct a study to examine the housing

needs of youth transitioning from foster care or the juvenile

justice system to independent living.

(c) In conducting the study under this section, the council

shall:

(1) examine the risk of homelessness for youth

transitioning out of foster care in this state;

(2) examine the risk of homelessness for youth

transitioning out of the juvenile justice system in this state;

(3) assess the unique housing needs of youth who:

(A) have previously been classified as a dual

status child, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code; and

(B) are part of a disproportionately represented

population in foster care, the juvenile justice system, or both;

(4) evaluate relevant programs and practices of state

agencies that seek to positively impact the transition of youth out

of foster care or the juvenile justice system; and

(5) consult with individuals with expertise on issues

faced by youth transitioning out of foster care, the juvenile

justice system, or both.

(d) Not later than November 1, 2028, the council shall

prepare and submit to the Texas Department of Housing and Community

Affairs and the legislature a written report that:

(1) summarizes the results of the study conducted

under this section; and

(2) includes legislative recommendations based on the

results of the study, including recommendations to improve the

transition of youth out of foster care and the juvenile justice

system.

SECTION 2. This Act expires December 31, 2028.

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.