Texas Homeless Network is the lead agency for the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (TX BoS CoC). The TX BoS CoC is a group of stakeholders that collaboratively plan and operate the CoC and a range of housing and services to prevent and end homelessness. The TX BoS CoC covers 215 counties and includes Local Homeless Coalitions (LHCs) that plan, deliver, and evaluate local systems.

The CoC General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 11th, from 2:00-3:30, by webinar.

Register here. Get the meeting materials on the website. 

Learn more about the outstanding slate of candidates, and vote using the online ballot.

Anyone who works or lives in the CoC's geographic area, and has an interest in preventing and ending homelessness is considered to be a member of the CoC and may vote in the elections.

Voting ends August 22nd at 11:59 P.M.

Please contact Mary Stahlke if you need assistance. mary@thn.org or 512-861-2180

On August 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new eviction moratorium order for non-payment of rent that covers an estimated 90% of renters across the country. The order is effective from August 3 - October 3, 2021. The new order covers renters living in counties with “high” or “substantial” community spread of COVID-19. To check the updated community spread map, see the CDC’s live tracker. Read more on THN's blog.

Renters and landlords who don’t know where to turn can use a new website from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This website makes it easy to find rental assistance providers in your area. Go to consumerfinance.gov/renthelp to find help paying rent.

TDHCA is soliciting Public Comment regarding the draft proposal of 10 TAC §1.8, Plan Requirements, Process and Approval Criteria for Properties Designated for Camping by Political Subdivisions for Homeless Individuals, that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on July 8, 2021. This is a new rule. This document, including its preamble, was published in the July 23, 2021, edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment.  

On July 23rd Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) board has awarded $52.9 million in Housing Stability Service Grants to 31 organizations around the state. These grants will be used for housing stabilization activities, including outreach and shelter services, and will also allow the Texas Veterans Commission and TDHCA to work in partnership to connect veterans experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness with direct local assistance, including housing, transportation, and mental health services. 

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Check out the page on THN's website for the full descriptions of currently available funding options here.

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country. These grant funds will be administered through HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

The most recent Census Pulse data suggest over 7.4 million renters are behind on the rent and fear of eviction is on the rise. Evictions have consequences for tenants and landlords alike, but research suggests that successful eviction diversion programs benefit tenants, landlords, and courts. The Eviction Protection Grant Program will support experienced legal service providers in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction. Grant funds are available to non-profit or governmental entities providing legal services in areas with high rates of eviction or prospective evictions, including rural areas. 

The deadline to submit an application is September 8, 2021.

Brown County Home Solutions Opens Cooling Station And Weather Shelter (Brown County)

Harlingen companies host a grill out to feed the homeless (Cameron County)

Mother Teresa Shelter hosts first homeless services resource fair (Nueces County)

Nueces County Launches $1.6 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Nueces County)

Home runs for homeless event raises money for important cause (Angelina County)

Tyler volunteers call on churches to help homeless population (Smith County)

Sibley Nature Center showcases photo exhibit about homeless Midlanders (Midland County)

Help is on the way for Lowes Blvd. homeless camp (Bell County)

San Marcos Homelessness Committee to discuss public camping ban (Hays County)

Marble Falls looks to create housing for people experiencing homelessness (Burnet County)

These articles were gathered from Google Alerts and emails sent directly to us. If you have articles about your community's efforts to prevent and end homelessness that you want to be highlighted in our next newsletter, please email the articles to txboscoc@thn.org.

Get Involved

THN invites members to participate in the CoC's activities. Learn more on the email list, the website, and social media. CoC General Meeting minutes and recordings are posted on THN's website, in the "Get Involved" page. Presentations by and conversations between CoC members and staff on relevant topics keep members informed and updated.

Stay informed about CoC happenings by participating in the bi-monthly webinars. Each meeting will feature a topic that is important to preventing and ending homelessness. See the Get Involved page for dates, topics, and registration links.

If you are a representative of an agency that is interested in applying for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program funding, please contact txboscoc@thn.org.