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TX Govt Code § 2305.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges|Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs|Section 2305.038. Local Government Energy Program

Sec. 2305.038.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office is the supervisory agency for the local government energy program to provide energy management assistance to public schools, health care institutions, and other local governments.(b)  Projects funded under this section may include:(1)  energy management training workshops that address current energy issues and state-of-the-art building energy technologies;(2)  energy-efficient partnerships with school districts or health care facilities to identify building energy performances, set up customized utility tracking systems, establish operation and maintenance procedures to curtail energy waste, identify capital energy projects that will yield a high return on investment, and locate appropriate sources of retrofit financing;(3)  assistance in analyzing alternative methods of financing energy-saving projects and negotiating contracts with power suppliers;(4)  technical support in designing new facilities, building additions, and renovations for energy-efficient operation;  and(5)  colonias as defined by Section 2306.581.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2305.069 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2305.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges|Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs|Section 2305.039. Transportation Energy Program

Sec. 2305.039.  TRANSPORTATION ENERGY PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office is the supervising state agency of the transportation energy program and shall distribute funds under the program for projects relating to mass transit and other transportation services.(b)  A project may:(1)  assist a service provider in providing services such as:(A)  computerized transit routing that is energy efficient;(B)  commuting solutions;  and(C)  public education related to mass transit;  and(2)  include studies to improve existing systems and plan for future transportation systems in this state.(c)  The energy office may require a grant recipient to match a grant in a ratio determined by the energy office.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2305.070 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 67, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2305.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges|Subchapter E. Competitive Grant Programs|Section 2305.075. Small Hospitals Energy Management Program

Sec. 2305.075.  SMALL HOSPITALS ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office is the supervising state agency for the small hospitals energy management program.(b)  The energy office shall use competitive grant money under the program to finance projects designed to assist small hospitals in controlling energy costs.(c)  Projects funded under this section may include:(1)  training for hospital personnel;(2)  technical assistance in establishing an energy management program;(3)  facility energy audits;  and(4)  follow-up assistance in maintaining an energy management program.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2306.001. Purposes

Sec. 2306.001.  PURPOSES.  The purposes of the department are to:(1)  assist local governments in:(A)  providing essential public services for their residents;  and(B)  overcoming financial, social, and environmental problems;(2)  provide for the housing needs of individuals and families of low, very low, and extremely low income and families of moderate income;(3)  contribute to the preservation, development, and redevelopment of neighborhoods and communities, including cooperation in the preservation of government-assisted housing occupied by individuals and families of very low and extremely low income;(4)  assist the governor and the legislature in coordinating federal and state programs affecting local government;(5)  inform state officials and the public of the needs of local government;(6)  serve as the lead agency for:(A)  addressing at the state level the problem of homelessness in this state;(B)  coordinating interagency efforts to address homelessness;  and(C)  addressing at the state level and coordinating interagency efforts to address any problem associated with homelessness, including hunger;  and(7)  serve as a source of information to the public regarding all affordable housing resources and community support services in the state.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2306.002. Policy

Sec. 2306.002.  POLICY.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  every resident of this state should have a decent, safe, and affordable living environment;(2)  government at all levels should be involved in assisting individuals and families of low income in obtaining a decent, safe, and affordable living environment;  and(3)  the development and diversification of the economy, the elimination of unemployment or underemployment, and the development or expansion of commerce in this state should be encouraged.(b)  The highest priority of the department is to provide assistance to individuals and families of low and very low income who are not assisted by private enterprise or other governmental programs so that they may obtain affordable housing or other services and programs offered by the department.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.60, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2306.003. Public Purpose

Sec. 2306.003.  PUBLIC PURPOSE.  The duties imposed and activities authorized by this chapter serve public purposes, and public money may be borrowed, spent, advanced, loaned, granted, or appropriated for those purposes.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2306.005. References to Former Law

Sec. 2306.005.  REFERENCES TO FORMER LAW.  A reference in law to the Texas Housing Agency or the Texas Department of Community Affairs means the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|Sec. 2306.006.  RULES OF ABOLISHED AGENCIES.  Rules of the abolished Texas Housing Agency and the Texas Department of Community Affairs continue in effect as rules of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs until amended or repealed by the department.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2306.007. Establishing Economically Depressed or Blighted Areas

Sec. 2306.007.  ESTABLISHING ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED OR BLIGHTED AREAS.  (a)  To establish an economically depressed or blighted area under Section 2306.004(6)(B) or (C), the governing body of a municipality must hold a public hearing and find that the area:(1)  substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality;  or(2)  is an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use.(b)  The governing body of a municipality holding a hearing under this section must give notice as provided by Chapter 551, except that notice must be published not less than 10 days before the date of the hearing.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2306.008. Preservation of Affordable Housing

Sec. 2306.008.  PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.  (a)  The department shall support in the manner described by Subsection (b) the preservation of affordable housing for individuals with special needs, as defined by Section 2306.511, and individuals and families of low income at any location considered necessary by the department.(b)  The department shall support the preservation of affordable housing under this section by:(1)  making low interest financing and grants available to private for-profit and nonprofit buyers who seek to acquire, preserve, and rehabilitate affordable housing;  and(2)  prioritizing available funding and financing resources for affordable housing preservation activities.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.022. Application of Sunset Act

Sec. 2306.022.  APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.  The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the department is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2025.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1169, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 74.01, eff. September 28, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1079 (H.B. 3361), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.024. Board Members: Appointment and Composition

Sec. 2306.024.  BOARD MEMBERS:  APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION.  The board consists of seven public members appointed by the governor.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.025. Terms of Board Members

Sec. 2306.025.  TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS.  Members of the board hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of two or three members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.027. Eligibility

Sec. 2306.027.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  The governor shall appoint to the board public members who have a demonstrated interest in issues related to housing and community support services.  A person appointed to the board must be a registered voter in the state and may not hold another public office.(b)  Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees and shall be made in a manner that produces representation on the board of the different geographical regions of this state.  Appointments to the board must broadly reflect the geographic, economic, cultural, and social diversity of the state, including ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.(c)  A person may not be a member of the board if the person or the person's spouse:(1)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;(2)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;  or(3)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the department other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.028. Training

Sec. 2306.028.  TRAINING.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the board until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:(1)  the legislation that created the department and the board;(2)  the programs operated by the department;(3)  the role and functions of the department;(4)  the rules of the department, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;(5)  the current budget for the department;(6)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the department;(7)  the requirements of:(A)  the open meetings law, Chapter 551;(B)  the public information law, Chapter 552;(C)  the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001;  and(D)  other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws;(8)  the requirements of:(A)  state and federal fair housing laws, including Chapter 301, Property Code, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.);(B)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section 2000a et seq.);(C)  the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.);  and(D)  the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 701 et seq.);  and(9)  any applicable ethics policies adopted by the department or the Texas Ethics Commission.(c)  A person appointed to the board is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.030. Presiding Officer; Other Officers

Sec. 2306.030.  PRESIDING OFFICER;  OTHER OFFICERS.  (a)  The governor shall designate a member of the board as the presiding officer of the board to serve in that capacity at the will of the governor. The presiding officer presides at meetings of the board and performs other duties required by this chapter.(b)  The board shall elect the following officers:(1)  from the members of the board, an assistant presiding officer to perform the duties of the presiding officer when the presiding officer is not present or is incapable of performing duties of the presiding officer;(2)  a secretary to be the official custodian of the minutes, books, records, and seal of the board and to perform other duties assigned by the board;  and(3)  a treasurer to perform duties assigned by the board.(c)  The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one individual, and the holder of each of these offices need not be a board member.  The board may appoint one or more individuals who are not members to be assistant secretaries to perform any duty of the secretary.(d)  Officers of the board shall be elected at the first meeting of the board on or after January 31 of each odd-numbered year and at any other time as necessary to fill a vacancy.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.031. Members' Compensation

Sec. 2306.031.  MEMBERS' COMPENSATION.  Members of the board serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending board meetings and in performing the duties of a board member.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.032. Board Meetings

Sec. 2306.032.  BOARD MEETINGS.  (a)  The board may hold meetings when called by the presiding officer, the director, or three of the members.(b)  The board shall keep minutes and complete transcripts of board meetings.  The department shall post the transcripts on its website and shall otherwise maintain all accounts, minutes, and other records related to the meetings.(c)  All materials provided to the board that are relevant to a matter proposed for discussion at a board meeting must be posted on the department's website not later than the third day before the date of the meeting.(d)  Any materials made available to the board by the department at a board meeting must be made available in hard copy format to the members of the public in attendance at the meeting. (e)  The board shall conduct its meetings in accordance with Chapter 551, except as otherwise required by this chapter.(f)  For each item on the board's agenda at the meeting, the board shall provide for public comment after the presentation made by department staff and the motions made by the board on that topic.(g)  The board shall adopt rules that give the public a reasonable amount of time for testimony at meetings.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.62, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.0321 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs|Subchapter B. Governing Board and Department|Section 2306.0321. Appeal of Board and Department Decisions

Sec. 2306.0321.  APPEAL OF BOARD AND DEPARTMENT DECISIONS.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules outlining a formal process for appealing board and department decisions.(b)  The rules must specify the requirements for appealing a board or department decision, including:(1)  the persons eligible to appeal;(2)  the grounds for an appeal;(3)  the process for filing an appeal, including the information that must be submitted with an appeal;(4)  a reasonable period in which an appeal must be filed, heard, and decided;(5)  the process by which an appeal is heard and a decision is made;(6)  the possible outcomes of an appeal;  and(7)  the process by which notification of a decision and the basis for a decision is given.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|