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Texas lawmakers examine the state's fragmented response to homelessness
By David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio at Houston Public Media
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are...
Key takeaway But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are beginning to ask whether that fragmented approach is itself part of the problem.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are...
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