In Houston, a proposal aims to ensure renters have access to cool living spaces. This comes as some residents struggle with high temperatures. A city council member recently presented an ordinance that would require landlords to provide a certain amenity in rental homes.

Some council members have expressed concerns about potential costs. For one resident, relief from the heat is already a rare occurrence. Further details about the proposed ordinance and its potential impact are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2.