HB 505 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.

HB 505 requires Texas state and local officials to issue certified birth records, driver's licenses, or ID certificates to homeless individuals without fees. It defines "homeless individual" as someone lacking a fixed nighttime residence or staying in certain shelters, excluding those in correctional facilities. The bill mandates that the state health department create a verification process using letters from shelters, housing programs, or law enforcement - banning the requirement for a physical address. This directly affects homeless Texans who need official identification to access services like housing, healthcare, or employment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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