The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means for Texas.

Downtown Dallas Security Sgt. Shannon Delony wakes up a homeless man outside of the Dallas Public Library on July 21, 2022. The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed a small town in Oregon to keep fining people for sleeping outside. Advocates for people experiencing homelessness say the ruling is an effective endorsement on other camping bans across the country. (Credit: Emil Lippe for The Texas Tribune)

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Bans on homeless encampments in Texas drew the effective backing of the U.S. Supreme Court in a sweeping ruling Friday that allows cities and states to fine people experiencing homelessness for sleeping in public places amid record-high homelessness levels.