Texas Lawmakers Consider Bill To Criminalize Public Camping, As Looming Evictions Put More Texans At Risk Of Homelessness
House Bill 1925 — which would make public camping a Class C misdemeanor, a crime punishable by a fine of up to $500 — passed through the Texas House last week and now heads to the Senate. The bill would ban homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor spaces, as millions of Americans are vulnerable to evictions and housing insecurity due to pandemic-related economic hardship.
