Lawmakers debating bill that would fine those experiencing homelessness up to $500 Texas bill aims to fine homeless population living in tent cities A bill moving through the Texas legislature aims to find homeless people living in tent cities in unapproved public spaces. HOUSTON - Texas lawmakers are discussing a bill that would ban homeless camps statewide. House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state. Residents at the Turning Point Center in Houston, tell FOX 26 more should be done to help and the bill would hurt more than benefit those who are homeless.