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Texas HouseHB 2142

Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on the feasibility of using certain models to address homelessness in this state

Failed 66–75Crossed party lines

What it does: As reported by the House committee, requires the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to study a homelessness model using small dwelling units and partnerships with colleges, private entities and local governments, and report by December 31, 2026. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Passage to engrossment (second reading)

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The tally

Yes 66 · No 75 · Not voting 8 · Present 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting / present
Democrats5516
Republicans11742 / 1

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 12 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (150)

Yes 66

No 75

Present 1

Not voting 8

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.