Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

SB 617 requires Texas municipalities to hold a public hearing at least 90 days before converting public property for permanent homeless housing, with notice mailed to all nearby residents and businesses 36 hours in advance. It applies to permanent conversions (excluding temporary disaster shelters) and allows affected residents to seek court injunctions if notice requirements are violated. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, for conversions beginning after that date, ensuring local governments follow specific procedural steps before repurposing properties for homeless housing.