Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.

HB 1063 would allow Texas cities and counties to create local tenant legal services offices that provide free legal help to low-income residential tenants. These offices would offer full legal representation for indigent tenants facing eviction or disability discrimination (as defined in Property Code §301.025), and brief legal assistance for low-income tenants in eviction cases. The bill defines "low-income" as earning under 400% of the federal poverty level and "indigent" as under 200%, ensuring services target those most in need. It gives local governments flexibility to establish these offices through city departments or nonprofit contracts.