Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to investment options for property recovered in a suit by a next friend or guardian ad litem on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology at certain events.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to the education research center advisory board.

This is a report by the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. The report offers current investigations on the impact of federal actions on active-duty service members, the Texas Military Department, veterans, their families, defense-related contractors, small businesses, local governments, and state agencies.

This Report is being provided by Sarah C. Narendorf, Ph.D to the 84th Texas Legislative Session’s House Bill 679 (Appendix A) requires the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), in conjunction with other members of the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless (TICH), to conduct a study of homeless youth and submit a report to the Texas Legislature. In the study, TDHCA is directed to 1) collect data on the number of homeless youth in the state; 2) examine the needs of homeless youth and the degree to which current programs are meeting those needs; 3) identify any sources of funding that might be available to provide services to homeless youth; and 4) develop a strategic plan establishing steps to be taken and timelines for reducing youth homelessness in this state.