In the Houston area, the number of homeless people has remained steady for six consecutive years. A recent count found 3,321 individuals without permanent housing. The city's approach to addressing homelessness is undergoing a change.

Mayor John Whitmire's administration is adjusting its objective, now focusing on reducing street homelessness rather than eliminating it entirely. Further information on the city's revised initiative and the current state of homelessness in the area can be found through Houston Public Media.