My name is Michele Steeb. I am appearing on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation testifying in support of Senate Bill 1803 relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homeless programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
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Womb & Board
Rising housing costs are delaying marriage and childbearing by preventing young adults from forming independent households, thereby making housing affordability a central driver of declining family formation and demographic stability. Key points: Housing affordability directly shapes whether young adults can form independent households, influencing marriage, fertility, and long-term family stability. Rising housing costs and limited...
April 2, 2026