Occupancy Preemption

• Texas has an abundance of empty bedrooms.
• At the same time we face a shortage of homes.
• The Texas legislature should legalize spare bedrooms by preempting restrictive family definitions in zoning ordinances.

Student as a Protected Class

• Students should have access to fair and affordable housing. 
• Students should have the same protections against discrimination as other groups.
• Adopt including students as a protected class to prevent housing discrimination.
• Incorporate the classification of "student" into the Texas Housing Statue's Protected Class list.

 

 

First Generation Grant Matching Program

• The First Generation Matching Grant Program is a need-based financial aid program supported with both institutional and state funding.
• Increase financial support for first generation college students, especially those attending colleges lacking dedicated first-generation programs.