Texas’s public higher education institutions are required to assist young adults formerly in DFPS conservatorship in locating temporary housing between higher education academic terms (such as summer and holiday breaks).

PAL staff may provide information about college housing assistance, and how to inquire about housing assistance, to youth at least 90 days before the youth leaves care. PAL staff may also provide this information:

  •   if PAL staff attends a youth’s Circles of Support or Transition Planning Meetings; and

  •   in the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) life skills training classes.

Texas Education Code §51.978External Link

In the Transitional Living Services Resource GuidePDF Document see Temporary Housing Assistance Between Academic Terms for more information.