Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 12-1PM CST
President Trump’s executive order promises a new approach to addressing the homelessness problem in Texas. After the failure of prioritizing “housing first” for the last decade and millions of dollars spent with little results, it’s time to attack the issue of homelessness at the root causes like mental illness or substance abuse.
This panel will address the homelessness issue, analyze President Trump’s executive order, and examine what the change in approach can mean for the policy space going into the 90th Legislative Session. Join TPPF for a compelling and productive discussion on how Texas can tackle homelessness head on.
Speakers
- John Bonura (Welcome Remarks) – Policy Analyst, Taxpayer Protection Project, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- Jose Melendez (Moderator) – Campaign Director, Taxpayer Protection Project, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- Lisa Hugman – Co-Founder, Family Bridge; Homelessness Solutions Strategist
- The Honorable Tan Parker – Texas State Senator (TX-12)
- Ashlea Quinonez – Southwest Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Paul Webster – Senior Fellow, Cicero Institute