Creation of the Manufactured Housing Board and the Office of Rural Community Affairs. See text of summary. Amended Section 2306.024 changes the composition of the agency s board, mandating seven members instead of nine. The seven members must be public members. This was not specified in earlier statutes.
Board members serve staggered terms for six years.
Amended Section 2306.027 specifies that 2 or 3 of the members terms will expire on January 31 st of odd-numbered years. Section 2306.027 concerns eligibility for service on the Board. The governor is to appoint public members with a demonstrated interest in issues relating to housing. Appointments are to be made as soon as possible on or after September 1, 2001. The person must be a registered voter in Texas and cannot hold another public office.