Vision Statement

People experiencing homelessness receive housing, employment opportunities, and support services they need to become independent and productive community members.

Action Plan

Disclaimer: The State plans to address homelessness are based on discussions begun during one of the Policy Academies, refined within the State, and commented on by a Federal review team. They are presented without endorsement or recommendation.

Team Lead

Earl E. Fariss
Director, Community Affairs Division
Chair, Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless (elected January 2006)
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Physical Address: 221 East 11th Street, 2nd Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13941
Austin, Texas 78711-3941
Phone: (512) 475-3897
Fax: (512) 475-4624
E-mail: efariss@tdhca.state.tx.us