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TX Govt Code § 2306.051 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.051. Separation of Responsibilities

Sec. 2306.051.  SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the director and staff of the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.052 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.052. Director's Powers and Duties

Sec. 2306.052.  DIRECTOR'S POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The director is the administrator and the head of the department and must be an individual qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office.(b)  The director shall:(1)  administer and organize the work of the department consistent with this chapter and with sound organizational management that promotes efficient and effective operation;(2)  appoint and remove personnel employed by the department;(3)  submit, through and with the approval of the governor, requests for appropriations and other money to operate the department;(4)  administer all money entrusted to the department;(5)  administer all money and investments of the department subject to:(A)  department indentures and contracts;(B)  Sections 2306.118 through 2306.120;  and(C)  an action of the board under Section 2306.351;  and(6)  perform other functions that may be assigned by the board or the governor.(c)  The director shall develop and implement the policies established by the board that define the responsibilities of each division in the department.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.45, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.(e)  The board shall adopt rules and the director shall develop and implement a program to train employees on the public information requirements of Chapter 552.  The director shall monitor the compliance of employees with those requirements.(f)  The director shall use existing department resources to provide the board with any administrative support necessary for the board to exercise its duties regarding the implementation of this chapter, including:(1)  assigning personnel to assist the board;(2)  providing office space, equipment, and documents and other information to the board;  and(3)  making in-house legal counsel available to the board.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.64(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 519, Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.08, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.45, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.0521 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.0521. Organizational Flexibility of Department

Sec. 2306.0521.  ORGANIZATIONAL FLEXIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 2306.021(b) or any other provision of this chapter, the director, with the approval of the board, may:(1)  create divisions in addition to those listed in Section 2306.021(b) and assign to the newly created divisions any duties and powers imposed on or granted to an existing division or the department generally;(2)  eliminate any division listed in Section 2306.021(b) or created under this section and assign any duties or powers previously assigned to the eliminated division to another division listed in Section 2306.021(b) or created under this section;  or(3)  eliminate all divisions listed in Section 2306.021(b) or created under this section and reorganize the distribution of powers and duties granted to or imposed on a division in any manner the director determines appropriate for the proper administration of the department.(b)  This section does not apply to the manufactured housing division.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.053 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.053. Department Powers and Duties

Sec. 2306.053.  DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The department shall maintain suitable headquarters and other offices in this state that the director determines are necessary.(b)  The department may:(1)  sue and be sued, or plead and be impleaded;(2)  act for and on behalf of this state;(3)  adopt an official seal or alter it;(4)  adopt and enforce bylaws and rules;(5)  contract with the federal government, state, any public agency, mortgage lender, person, or other entity;(6)  designate mortgage lenders to act for the department for the origination, processing, and servicing of the department's mortgage loans under conditions agreed to by the parties;(7)  provide, contract, or arrange for consolidated processing of a housing development to avoid duplication;(8)  encourage homeless individuals and individuals of low or very low income to attend the department's educational programs and assist those individuals in attending the programs;(9)  appoint and determine the qualifications, duties, and tenure of its agents, counselors, and professional advisors, including accountants, appraisers, architects, engineers, financial consultants, housing construction and financing experts, and real estate consultants;(10)  administer federal housing, community affairs, or community development programs, including the low income housing tax credit program;(11)  establish eligibility criteria for individuals and families of low, very low, and families of moderate income to participate in and benefit from programs administered by the department;(12)  execute funding agreements;(13)  obtain, retain, and disseminate records and other documents in electronic form;  and(14)  do all things necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the powers expressly granted or necessarily implied by this chapter.|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(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.054 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.054. Special Advisory Councils

Sec. 2306.054.  SPECIAL ADVISORY COUNCILS.  (a)  The governor or director may appoint special advisory councils to:(1)  assist the department in reviewing basic policy; or(2)  offer advice on technical aspects of certain programs.(b)  A special advisory council is dissolved on completion of its stated purpose unless continued by the governor or director.(c)  A special advisory council is subject to Chapter 2110, including Section 2110.008(a) but not including Section 2110.008(b).|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.094 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg. ch. 76, Sec. 5.70(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.055 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.055. Transfers From Governor

Sec. 2306.055.  TRANSFERS FROM GOVERNOR.  The governor may transfer to any division personnel, equipment, records, obligations, appropriations, functions, and duties of appropriate divisions of the governor's office.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.095 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.71(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.056 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.056. Committees

Sec. 2306.056.  COMMITTEES.  (a)  The presiding officer may appoint a committee composed of board members to carry out the board's duties.(b)  The board may consider a recommendation of a committee in making a decision under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.63(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.057 (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 C. Powers and Duties|Section 2306.057. Compliance Assessment Required for Project Approval by Board

Sec. 2306.057.  COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR PROJECT APPROVAL BY BOARD.  (a)  Before the board approves any project application submitted under this chapter, the department, through the division with responsibility for compliance matters, shall:(1)  assess:(A)  the compliance history in this state of the applicant and any affiliate of the applicant with respect to all applicable requirements; and(B)  the compliance issues associated with the proposed project; and(2)  provide to the board a written report regarding the results of the assessments described by Subdivision (1).(b)  The written report described by Subsection (a)(2) must be included in the appropriate project file for board and department review.(c)  The board shall fully document and disclose any instances in which the board approves a project application despite any noncompliance associated with the project, applicant, or affiliate that is reported by the department under Subsection (a)(2).(d)  In assessing the compliance of the project, applicant, or affiliate, the board shall consider any relevant compliance information in the department's database created under Section 2306.081, including compliance information provided to the department by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.(e)  For a project application seeking financial assistance administered through the department's multifamily housing programs, the department may not include in the report provided under Subsection (a)(2) any instance of noncompliance associated with a project of the applicant or affiliate of the applicant if the applicant or affiliate has submitted documentation, in a format acceptable to the department, demonstrating that the responsibility for project compliance was delegated to another participant in the project, including, if applicable, a related party as defined by Section 2306.6702.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 332, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 527 (S.B. 2046), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.061 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.061. Standards of Conduct

Sec. 2306.061.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.  The director or the director's designee shall become aware of and provide to members of the board and to department employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.09, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.063 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.063. Performance Evaluations

Sec. 2306.063.  PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.  The director or the director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations.  All merit pay for department employees must be based on the system established under this section.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.064 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.064. Equal Employment Opportunities

Sec. 2306.064.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.  (a)  The director or the director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of a program of equal employment opportunity under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.  The policy statement must include:(1)  a comprehensive analysis of the department work force that meets federal and state guidelines;(2)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, appointment, training, and promotion of personnel;(3)  procedures by which a determination can be made of significant underuse in the department work force of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance;  and(4)  reasonable methods to appropriately address those areas of significant underuse.(b)  A policy statement prepared under Subsection (a) must cover an annual period, be updated at least annually, and be filed with the governor's office.(c)  The governor's office shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information received under Subsection (b).  The report may be made separately or as a part of other biennial reports made to the legislature.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.065 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.065. Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 2306.065.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.  An individual may not, because of that individual's race, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation, be denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.066 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.066. Information and Complaints

Sec. 2306.066.  INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The department shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the department and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the department.  The department shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.(b)  The department shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the department. The file must include:(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;(2)  the date the complaint is received by the department;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint;  and(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the department closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.(c)  The department shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the department's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.  The department, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.(d)  The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the board.(e)  The director shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how an individual who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may be provided reasonable access to and participation in the department's programs.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.067 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.067. Loaned Employees

Sec. 2306.067.  LOANED EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The director may enter into reciprocal agreements with a state agency or instrumentality or local government to loan or assign department employees to that entity.(b)  A state agency or instrumentality or local government may loan or assign employees to the department, with or without reimbursement, by agreement between the department and the other party.  The department may contract to reimburse all costs incidental to loaning or assigning employees.(c)  An employee loaned or assigned to the department is an employee of the lending agency or unit for purposes of salary, leave, retirement, and other personnel benefits.  The loaned or assigned employee is under the supervision of personnel of the department and is an employee of the department for all other purposes.(d)  The director may enter into an agreement with the manufactured housing division to loan or assign department employees, equipment, and facilities to that division.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.12, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.068 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.068. Interagency Cooperation

Sec. 2306.068.  INTERAGENCY COOPERATION.  An agency or institution of the state shall cooperate with the department by providing personnel, information, and technical advice as the department assists the governor in:(1)  the coordination of federal and state activities affecting local government;  and(2)  providing affordable housing for individuals and families of low and very low income and families of moderate income.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.069 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.069. Legal Counsel

Sec. 2306.069.  LEGAL COUNSEL.  (a)  With the approval of the attorney general, the department may hire appropriate outside legal counsel.(b)  The department may hire in-house legal counsel.  The director shall prescribe the duties of the legal counsel.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.68(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.0705 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.0705. General Appropriations Act

Sec. 2306.0705.  GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.  Except as specifically provided by this chapter, the department is subject to the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.65(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.071 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.071. Funds

Sec. 2306.071.  FUNDS.  (a)  The department may request, contract for, receive, and spend for its purposes an appropriation, grant, allocation, subsidy, rent supplement, guarantee, aid, contribution, gift, service, labor, or material from this state, the federal government, or another public or private source.(b)  The funds and revenues of the housing finance division shall be kept separate from the funds and revenues of the other divisions, and the other divisions may use funds and revenues of the housing finance division only to administer housing-related programs.(c)  Except for legislative appropriations, funds necessary for the operation of the housing finance division, and trustee-held funds of the department under a multifamily bond indenture, all funds and revenue received by the housing finance division are to be kept outside the state treasury.(d)  Legislative appropriations to the housing finance division and the operating funds of the division shall be kept in the state treasury.  Trustee-held funds of the department under a multifamily bond indenture are held by the trustee as provided by the indenture.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.65(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.0723 (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 D. General Administrative Provisions|Section 2306.0723. Report Considered as Rule

Sec. 2306.0723.  REPORT CONSIDERED AS RULE.  The department shall consider the annual low income housing report to be a rule and in developing the report shall follow rulemaking procedures required by Chapter 2001.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.66(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2007.|