Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 1173 amends Texas law to increase the population threshold for municipalities eligible to administer the state's homeless housing and services program. The bill raises the requirement from 250,000 to 285,500 residents, meaning only cities meeting this higher population standard can operate the program. This change directly affects cities with populations between 250,000 and 285,500, excluding them from administering the program. The bill modifies Section 2306.2585(a) of the Government Code and takes effect September 1, 2025.