Maintenance problems inside the home can create stress, fear, and uncertainty. Still, silence can allow unsafe conditions to continue. Speaking up creates a record. Documentation creates evidence. Follow-up creates pressure. Community action creates power.

SB38 modifies eviction procedures in Texas by accelerating court timelines and limiting tenants' ability to contest evictions. The bill supports the so-called rocket docket system, which fast-tracks eviction cases to clear backlogs quickly. While this may seem efficient, it often leaves tenants with little time to prepare or respond.