Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.

HB 1630 adds licensed social workers to the list of eligible professionals for Texas's Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program. The bill amends the Government Code to explicitly include "social worker" in the eligibility criteria, defining the term per the Occupations Code. This change directly affects licensed social workers in Texas who meet other program requirements, such as residing in the state, having income below 115% of area median family income, and using the home as their primary residence. The program provides low-interest mortgage loans to qualifying public service workers, including firefighters, police officers, educators, and veterans. The bill does not alter loan terms or funding but expands who can apply for this existing home loan program.