Texas Housing & Transitional Programs
Texas Reentry-Friendly Housing & Transitional Programs
A statewide, living directory of housing programs, sober homes, transitional housing, and reentry-friendly shelters across Texas that may accept people on probation, parole, or with a criminal record. Listings are grouped by metro region. Policies change often — always call ahead and get written approval from your officer or attorney before moving in or reporting hours.
Houston & Surrounding Counties
Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery (and nearby)
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly & Transitional Housing
Angela House – Houston
Faith-based transitional living for women returning from incarceration, offering housing, counseling, and support to help stabilize and reenter the community.
Faith-based transitional living for women returning from incarceration, offering housing, counseling, and support to help stabilize and reenter the community.
Ask if they can send progress letters to your officer or attorney.
(281) 445-9696
CrossWalk Center & Living Hope Transitional Ministries
Christ-centered residential reentry homes for men leaving prison, with structured housing, mentoring, and case management coordinated through CrossWalk Center.
Christ-centered residential reentry homes for men leaving prison, with structured housing, mentoring, and case management coordinated through CrossWalk Center.
Confirm bed availability and any charge-specific restrictions.
(713) 237-0880
Community Re-Entry Network Program
Houston Health Department program serving formerly incarcerated individuals with navigation to housing, employment, treatment, and other reentry services.
Houston Health Department program serving formerly incarcerated individuals with navigation to housing, employment, treatment, and other reentry services.
Good first stop if you need help finding multiple options in Houston.
(832) 393-5467
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & Housing (Confirm First)
Lord of the Streets (LOTS) – Day Center & Shelter Referrals
Day center serving people experiencing homelessness in Midtown; provides basic services and a guide of Houston shelters and recovery programs, including some that may accept people under supervision.
Day center serving people experiencing homelessness in Midtown; provides basic services and a guide of Houston shelters and recovery programs, including some that may accept people under supervision.
Ask specifically about shelters that are okay with probation/parole conditions.
(713) 526-0311
The Beacon – Homeless Services & Housing Navigation
Downtown day center offering meals, showers, and housing case management; connects clients to permanent housing, transitional programs, and partner shelters.
Downtown day center offering meals, showers, and housing case management; connects clients to permanent housing, transitional programs, and partner shelters.
Let them know you are on supervision so they can factor that into housing referrals.
(713) 220-9737
The Way Home – Houston Homeless Response System
Regional homeless housing system led by the Coalition for the Homeless; uses a Housing First model across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties with coordinated entry into permanent and transitional housing.
Regional homeless housing system led by the Coalition for the Homeless; uses a Housing First model across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties with coordinated entry into permanent and transitional housing.
To start, call 2-1-1 or ask a local shelter to complete a coordinated entry assessment.
Dial 2-1-1
Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
Counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly & Transitional Housing
The Way Back – Reentry Services
North Texas nonprofit serving people returning from incarceration with intensive case management, housing assistance, and employment support to move from crisis to stability.
North Texas nonprofit serving people returning from incarceration with intensive case management, housing assistance, and employment support to move from crisis to stability.
Ask about housing support and any landlord or program partners used for supervised clients.
(214) 352-5674
Tarrant County Reentry Coalition
Countywide coalition coordinating services for justice-involved individuals, including a housing directory and connections to sober homes, transitional housing, and supportive programs.
Countywide coalition coordinating services for justice-involved individuals, including a housing directory and connections to sober homes, transitional housing, and supportive programs.
Use their housing directory to locate programs that allow probation/parole.
(817) 632-6000
Tarrant County Reentry Housing Directory
Online list of housing programs compiled for justice-involved residents and their families, including structured transitional homes, recovery programs, and supportive housing.
Online list of housing programs compiled for justice-involved residents and their families, including structured transitional homes, recovery programs, and supportive housing.
Filter by city and type; always call programs directly to verify supervision policies.
Online directory
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & Housing (Confirm First)
Dallas County Shelter Network (via 2-1-1)
Central entry into emergency shelters and some transitional programs across Dallas County. Admission of people on supervision is handled case-by-case.
Central entry into emergency shelters and some transitional programs across Dallas County. Admission of people on supervision is handled case-by-case.
Call 2-1-1 and state clearly that you are on probation or parole when asking for referrals.
Dial 2-1-1
Tarrant County Homeless Services (via 2-1-1)
Access point for shelters, day centers, and some housing programs in Fort Worth and surrounding cities through coordinated entry.
Access point for shelters, day centers, and some housing programs in Fort Worth and surrounding cities through coordinated entry.
Request providers that are familiar with justice-involved clients.
Dial 2-1-1
San Antonio / Bexar County
Counties: Bexar
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing
Bexar County Reentry Center
One-stop reentry hub offering case management, benefits navigation, and referrals to housing, employment, and treatment for people returning from jail or prison in Bexar County.
One-stop reentry hub offering case management, benefits navigation, and referrals to housing, employment, and treatment for people returning from jail or prison in Bexar County.
Good starting point if you are just being released and need multiple services.
(210) 335-8270
Eudaimonia Homes – Transitional Housing (San Antonio)
Structured sober-living and transitional housing serving people in recovery, including those under community supervision, with curfews, meetings, and accountability.
Structured sober-living and transitional housing serving people in recovery, including those under community supervision, with curfews, meetings, and accountability.
Confirm supervision status and any TDCJ or court requirements before move-in.
Online / (select location)
🛠️ Eligible General Housing & Shelters
Haven for Hope – Transformational Campus
Large campus offering low-barrier shelter and longer-term transformational housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with on-site services and case management.
Large campus offering low-barrier shelter and longer-term transformational housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with on-site services and case management.
When you enroll, disclose any supervision status and review curfew/travel rules with your officer.
(210) 220-2100
San Antonio & Bexar County Housing Referrals (2-1-1 & City Reentry Resources)
City and county resource lines directing residents to shelters, rapid-rehousing, and supportive housing programs; some providers work regularly with justice-involved clients.
City and county resource lines directing residents to shelters, rapid-rehousing, and supportive housing programs; some providers work regularly with justice-involved clients.
Call 2-1-1 or ask the Reentry Center to connect you with housing programs that match your supervision conditions.
Dial 2-1-1
Austin & Central Texas
Counties: Travis, Williamson, Hays
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly & Transitional Housing
Texas Reach Out Ministries
Faith-based nonprofit operating multiple transitional homes in the Austin area for men and women leaving prison, with housing, mentoring, and support for employment and recovery.
Faith-based nonprofit operating multiple transitional homes in the Austin area for men and women leaving prison, with housing, mentoring, and support for employment and recovery.
Ask which homes are appropriate for probation vs. parole and what documentation they provide to the court.
Online contact
Oxford House – Re-Entry (Austin Area)
Peer-run recovery homes; some Oxford Houses in the Austin area identify as “Re-Entry” houses and give priority to people exiting the criminal justice system who are in recovery.
Peer-run recovery homes; some Oxford Houses in the Austin area identify as “Re-Entry” houses and give priority to people exiting the criminal justice system who are in recovery.
Search Oxford House for Texas/Austin and ask specifically for Re-Entry homes that fit your charges.
Online directory
Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable – Get Help
Community coalition listing housing, employment, and support resources for people with criminal records in Travis County, including links to supportive and transitional housing programs.
Community coalition listing housing, employment, and support resources for people with criminal records in Travis County, including links to supportive and transitional housing programs.
Use their resource lists to identify housing that understands reentry barriers.
Online resources
🛠️ Eligible General Housing & Shelters
Austin/Travis County Shelter & Housing Hotline (2-1-1 & CoC)
Entry point into emergency shelters and housing programs in Austin and Central Texas through the local Continuum of Care; some placements are compatible with supervision.
Entry point into emergency shelters and housing programs in Austin and Central Texas through the local Continuum of Care; some placements are compatible with supervision.
When you complete intake, be upfront about probation/parole and any stay-away zones.
Dial 2-1-1
Central Texas Sober Living & Recovery Homes
Numerous private sober-living houses operate in and around Austin, often used after treatment or while on supervision. Policies vary widely.
Numerous private sober-living houses operate in and around Austin, often used after treatment or while on supervision. Policies vary widely.
Search “Central Texas sober living Austin” and confirm with each home that they accept your supervision type and charge.
Varies / private
Rio Grande Valley
Counties: Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr
✅ Verified Transitional & Reentry-Friendly Housing
Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center – Brownsville
Emergency and transitional shelter serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Brownsville and the surrounding area, with case management and basic services.
Emergency and transitional shelter serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Brownsville and the surrounding area, with case management and basic services.
Ask about length of stay, curfews, and any restrictions related to criminal history.
(956) 541-0220
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
Regional Catholic Charities agency that can assist with emergency shelter, limited housing assistance, and other basic-needs services across the Valley.
Regional Catholic Charities agency that can assist with emergency shelter, limited housing assistance, and other basic-needs services across the Valley.
Call and ask for housing or shelter assistance; mention any supervision conditions.
(956) 702-4088
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & Housing (Confirm First)
Loaves & Fishes of the RGV – Open Arms Homeless Shelter
Shelter and support services in Harlingen, including meals, case management, and programs aimed at helping people move toward stability and housing.
Shelter and support services in Harlingen, including meals, case management, and programs aimed at helping people move toward stability and housing.
Ask intake staff whether current rules allow residents on probation or parole.
(956) 423-1014
RGV Shelter & Housing Hotline (2-1-1)
2-1-1 Texas connects callers in the Valley to local shelters, warming centers, and housing programs in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties.
2-1-1 Texas connects callers in the Valley to local shelters, warming centers, and housing programs in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties.
Tell the operator if you are under supervision and need a program that can verify residency.
Dial 2-1-1
West Texas / El Paso & Lubbock
Counties: El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, Ector
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Options
Opportunity Center for the Homeless – El Paso
Network of emergency and transitional shelters in El Paso offering basic needs and housing-focused case management for adults experiencing homelessness.
Network of emergency and transitional shelters in El Paso offering basic needs and housing-focused case management for adults experiencing homelessness.
Ask staff whether they can document compliance and whether any charges are restricted.
(915) 577-0069
Grace Campus – Lubbock
Campus providing temporary shelter, supportive services, and a structured program to help residents move toward independent living in Lubbock.
Campus providing temporary shelter, supportive services, and a structured program to help residents move toward independent living in Lubbock.
Call ahead to verify rules for residents with active supervision or specific offenses.
(806) 544-3365
🛠️ Eligible General Shelters (Confirm First)
West Texas Shelter & Housing Referrals (2-1-1)
Statewide 2-1-1 line can connect callers in Midland, Odessa, and other West Texas communities to local shelters, faith-based missions, and transitional housing programs.
Statewide 2-1-1 line can connect callers in Midland, Odessa, and other West Texas communities to local shelters, faith-based missions, and transitional housing programs.
Mention your supervision status and request programs that can confirm residency to your officer.
Dial 2-1-1
East Texas / Tyler & Longview
Counties: Smith, Gregg, Angelina (and nearby)
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly & Transitional Housing
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission – Longview & Tyler
Mission operating shelters and recovery programs for men, women, and families in Longview and Tyler, including longer-term development and recovery housing.
Mission operating shelters and recovery programs for men, women, and families in Longview and Tyler, including longer-term development and recovery housing.
Call to ask if current programs can accept people on supervision and what their curfews look like.
(903) 759-8101
🛠️ Eligible General Shelters & Housing
East Texas Shelter & Housing Directory (via 2-1-1)
2-1-1 Texas can provide up-to-date lists of shelters, church-based programs, and transitional housing in Tyler, Longview, and surrounding counties.
2-1-1 Texas can provide up-to-date lists of shelters, church-based programs, and transitional housing in Tyler, Longview, and surrounding counties.
Ask specifically for programs used by probation or parole in your county.
Dial 2-1-1
Coastal Bend / Galveston & Corpus Christi
Counties: Nueces, Galveston, Brazoria (and nearby)
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly & Transitional Housing
Good Samaritan Rescue Mission – Corpus Christi
24/7 shelter known as Good Samaritan Village, serving adults experiencing homelessness in the Coastal Bend with meals, shelter, and pathways toward stability.
24/7 shelter known as Good Samaritan Village, serving adults experiencing homelessness in the Coastal Bend with meals, shelter, and pathways toward stability.
Confirm whether they can accept residents on supervision and how they document your stay.
(361) 883-6195
Mother Teresa Shelter – Corpus Christi
Day shelter providing outreach services, case management, and connections to local housing resources for adults experiencing homelessness.
Day shelter providing outreach services, case management, and connections to local housing resources for adults experiencing homelessness.
Use the shelter as a base while working with case managers on longer-term housing.
(361) 883-7372
🛠️ Eligible Coastal Shelters & General Housing
Galveston-Area Housing & Shelter (via 2-1-1 & Local CoC)
Housing-first and shelter programs in Galveston and Brazoria counties operate through the local homeless response system and partner agencies.
Housing-first and shelter programs in Galveston and Brazoria counties operate through the local homeless response system and partner agencies.
Start with 2-1-1 or local homeless services and ask for providers familiar with justice-involved residents.
Dial 2-1-1
Texas Panhandle / Amarillo
Counties: Potter, Randall
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Options
Faith City Mission – Amarillo
Faith-based mission providing food, shelter, and long-term recovery programs for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness in the Amarillo area.
Faith-based mission providing food, shelter, and long-term recovery programs for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness in the Amarillo area.
Call to ask if current programs accept people on probation or parole and how they coordinate with supervision.
(806) 373-6402
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & Housing (Confirm First)
Panhandle Shelter & Housing Directory (2-1-1)
2-1-1 Texas connects callers in the Panhandle to local shelters, family violence shelters, and short-term housing options in Amarillo, Canyon, and surrounding communities.
2-1-1 Texas connects callers in the Panhandle to local shelters, family violence shelters, and short-term housing options in Amarillo, Canyon, and surrounding communities.
Request programs that are willing to coordinate with your probation or parole officer.
Dial 2-1-1
Verification & Documentation: Sites marked ✅ Verified are housing programs or reentry resources that are described as reentry-friendly, supervision-aware, or commonly used by courts and supervision programs. Policies change without notice. Always call ahead, disclose your supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval from your officer, attorney, or judge before moving in or counting any program requirement.
Restrictions: If you have offense-specific housing restrictions (e.g., distance from schools, minors, or certain neighborhoods), or any no-contact or trespass orders, make sure the location and program meet all conditions on your judgment and supervision paperwork. When in doubt, speak with your supervising officer or attorney.
Get listed or updated: Are you a Texas housing provider serving justice-involved individuals and second-chancers? Email contact@oacra.app with your program details and any court or supervision approvals so we can review your listing.
