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Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness

Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness
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For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are beginning to ask w...

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