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  89R2001 MCF-D     By: Schofield H.B. No. 4726       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the prohibited provision of homeless services in   certain locations.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, is   amended by adding Chapter 763 to read as follows:   CHAPTER 763.   HOMELESS SERVICES           Sec. 763.001.  DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:                 (1)     "Homeless services" means services intended   primarily to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness.   The   term includes services for shelter, medical care, meals, drug   rehabilitation, job training, financial assistance, and mental   health treatment.                 (2)     "Organization" has the meaning assigned by Section   1.201, Business & Commerce Code.                 (3)     "Political subdivision" means a county,   municipality, school district, junior college district, other   special district, or other subdivision of state government.                 (4)     "Residential area" has the meaning assigned by   Section 341.0358.           Sec.   763.002.     APPLICABILITY. This chapter does not apply   to the provision of services at an overnight shelter for   individuals experiencing homelessness.           Sec.   763.003.     SERVICES PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS. An   organization may not provide homeless services within 1,000 feet   of:                 (1)     a public or private primary or secondary school   campus;                 (2)  a residential area; or                 (3)  a public park.           Sec.   763.004.     VIOLATION; INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN   LICENSES.   An organization that violates Section 763.003 is   ineligible to obtain a license, permit, certificate, or other   authorization necessary to operate or conduct business in this   state issued by a state agency or political subdivision.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.