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TX Govt Code § 2306.148 (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 G. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Board|Section 2306.148. Underwriting Standards

Sec. 2306.148.  UNDERWRITING STANDARDS.  (a)  The board shall have the specific duty and power to adopt underwriting standards for:(1)  loans made or financed by the housing finance division; and(2)  housing tax credits allocated by the department.(b)  Underwriting standards adopted under Subsection (a)(2) and used to determine the feasibility of a proposed development must be consistent with criteria established under Section 2306.185.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 643 (S.B. 1989), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.149 (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 G. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Board|Section 2306.149. Approved Mortgage Lenders

Sec. 2306.149.  APPROVED MORTGAGE LENDERS.  The board shall have the specific duty and power to compile a list of approved mortgage lenders.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.150 (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 G. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Board|Section 2306.150. Property Standards

Sec. 2306.150.  PROPERTY STANDARDS.  The board shall have the specific duty and power to adopt minimum property standards for housing developments financed or acquired under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.151 (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 G. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Board|Section 2306.151. Target Strategy for Bond Proceeds

Sec. 2306.151.  TARGET STRATEGY FOR BOND PROCEEDS.  The board shall have the specific duty and power to adopt a target strategy for the percentage of mortgage revenue bond proceeds to be made available to individuals and families of low and very low income.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.152 (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 G. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Board|Section 2306.152. Eligibility Criteria

Sec. 2306.152.  ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.  The board shall have the specific duty and power to establish eligibility criteria for participation in the housing finance division's programs 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 § 2306.171 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.171. General Duties of Department Relating to Purposes of Housing Finance Division

Sec. 2306.171.  GENERAL DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT RELATING TO PURPOSES OF HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION.  The department shall:(1)  develop policies and programs designed to increase the number of individuals and families of extremely low, very low, and low income and families of moderate income that participate in the housing finance division's programs;(2)  work with municipalities, counties, public agencies, housing sponsors, and nonprofit and for profit corporations to provide:(A)  information on division programs;  and(B)  technical assistance to municipalities, counties, and nonprofit corporations;(3)  encourage private for profit and nonprofit corporations and state organizations to match the division's funds to assist in providing affordable housing to individuals and families of low and very low income and families of moderate income;(4)  provide matching funds to municipalities, counties, public agencies, housing sponsors, and nonprofit developers who qualify under the division's programs;  and(5)  administer the state's allocation of federal funds provided under the rental rehabilitation grant program authorized by Section 17, Title I, of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437o).|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.1711 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.1711. Rulemaking Procedures for Certain Programs

Sec. 2306.1711.  RULEMAKING PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS.  (a)  The department shall adopt rules outlining formal rulemaking procedures for the low income housing tax credit program and the multifamily housing mortgage revenue bond program in accordance with Chapter 2001.(b)  The rules adopted under Subsection (a) must include:(1)  procedures for allowing interested parties to petition the department to request the adoption of a new rule or the amendment of an existing rule;(2)  notice requirements and deadlines for taking certain actions;  and(3)  a provision for a public hearing.(c)  The department shall provide for public input before adopting rules for programs with requests for proposals and notices of funding availability. |Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.20, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.172 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.172. Acquisition and Use of Money; Depositories

Sec. 2306.172.  ACQUISITION AND USE OF MONEY;  DEPOSITORIES.  The department may:(1)  acquire, hold, invest, deposit, use, and spend its income and money from every source;  and(2)  select its depository or depositories, subject only to the provisions of:(A)  this chapter;  and(B)  a covenant relating to the department's bonds issued by the housing finance division.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.173 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.173. Investments

Sec. 2306.173.  INVESTMENTS.  Subject to a resolution authorizing issuance of its bonds, the department may:(1)  invest its money in bonds, obligations, or other securities;  or(2)  place its money in demand or time deposits, whether or not evidenced by certificates of deposit.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.174 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.174. Acquisition and Disposition of Property

Sec. 2306.174.  ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.  The department may:(1)  acquire, own, rent, lease, accept, hold, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property, or any interest in property, including a right or easement, in performing its duties and exercising its powers under this chapter, by purchase, exchange, gift, assignment, transfer, foreclosure, sale, lease, or otherwise;(2)  hold, manage, operate, or improve real, personal, or mixed property, except that:(A)  the department is restricted in acquiring property under Section 2306.251 unless it is required to foreclose on a delinquent loan and elects to acquire the property at foreclosure;(B)  the department shall make a diligent effort to sell a housing development acquired through foreclosure to a purchaser who will be required to pay ad valorem taxes on the housing development or, if such a purchaser cannot be found, to another purchaser;  and(C)  the department shall sell a housing development acquired through foreclosure not later than the third anniversary of the date of acquisition unless the board adopts a resolution stating that a purchaser cannot be found after diligent search by the housing finance division, in which case the department shall continue to try to find a purchaser and shall sell the housing development when a purchaser is found;  and(3)  lease or rent land or a dwelling, house, accommodation, building, structure, or facility from a private party to carry out the housing finance division's purposes.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.175 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.175. Transfer and Disposition of Property; Manner of Sale

Sec. 2306.175.  TRANSFER AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY;  MANNER OF SALE.  (a)  The department may:(1)  sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of real, personal, or mixed property, or an interest in property, or a deed of trust or mortgage lien interest owned by it or in its control, custody, or possession;  and(2)  release or relinquish a right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement, or demand acquired in any manner, including an equity or right of redemption in property foreclosed by it.(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the department may, under this section, conduct a public or private sale, with or without public bidding.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.176 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.176. Fees

Sec. 2306.176.  FEES.  The department may set, charge, and collect fees relating to loans made or other services provided by the department under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.177 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.177. Hearings

Sec. 2306.177.  HEARINGS.  The department may:(1)  conduct hearings;  and(2)  take testimony and proof, under oath, at public hearings, on matters necessary to carry out the department's purposes.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.178 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.178. Insurance

Sec. 2306.178.  INSURANCE.  The department may acquire, and pay premiums on, insurance of any kind in amounts and from insurers that the board considers necessary or advisable.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.179 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.179. Investigation

Sec. 2306.179.  INVESTIGATION.  The department may:(1)  investigate housing conditions and means for improving those conditions;  and(2)  determine the location of slum or blighted areas.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.180 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.180. Encouraging Home Ownership

Sec. 2306.180.  ENCOURAGING HOME OWNERSHIP.  The department may encourage individual or cooperative home ownership among 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 § 2306.181 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.181. Targeting Bond Proceeds

Sec. 2306.181.  TARGETING BOND PROCEEDS.  The department may target the proceeds from housing bonds issued by it to a geographic area or areas of the state.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.182 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.182. Loans to Lenders

Sec. 2306.182.  LOANS TO LENDERS.  The department may make loans to mortgage lenders, public agencies, or other housing sponsors and use the proceeds to make loans for multifamily housing developments that will be substantially occupied by individuals and families of low and very low income or families of moderate income.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.183 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.183. Needs of Qualifying Individuals and Families in Rural Areas and Small Municipalities

Sec. 2306.183.  NEEDS OF QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN RURAL AREAS AND SMALL MUNICIPALITIES.  The department may adopt a target strategy to ensure that the credit and housing needs of qualifying individuals and families who reside in rural areas and small municipalities are equitably served by the housing finance division.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.184 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.184. Disclosure of Fees

Sec. 2306.184.  DISCLOSURE OF FEES.  (a)  This section does not apply to an application submitted by an individual or family for a loan, grant, or other assistance under a program administered by the department or the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation or from bonds issued by the department.(b)  An application for a loan, grant, or other assistance for an eligible affordable housing project or activity under a program administered by the department or the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation or from bonds issued by the department must include:(1)  the name of each person expected to charge the applicant a project development fee or project operation fee;(2)  the nature and amount of each project development fee and project operation fee the applicant is expected to pay;  and(3)  any interlocking interests of persons listed under Subdivision (1).(c)  On completion of the project, the applicant shall cost certify the project and include the following:(1)  the name of each person to whom the recipient paid a project development fee or project operation fee during the term of the project;(2)  the nature and amount of each project development fee and project operation fee paid by the recipient during the term of the project;  and(3)  any interlocking interests of persons listed under Subdivision (1).(d)  The department shall adopt rules governing penalties and sanctions under this section for a person who:(1)  does not provide the information required by this section;  or(2)  knowingly discloses false information.(e)  In this section:(1)  "Project development fee" means a fee charged in connection with the planning, design, or development of an affordable housing project, including an application fee, tax credit consulting fee, development consulting fee, mortgage brokerage fee, and financial advising fee.(2)  "Project operation fee" means a fee charged in connection with the operation, construction, management, or administration of an affordable housing project, including a management fee, asset management fee, incentive management fee, general partner fee, construction supervision fee, and construction management fee.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.187 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.187. Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Single and Multifamily Dwellings

Sec. 2306.187.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN SINGLE AND MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS.  (a)  A newly constructed single or multifamily dwelling that is constructed with assistance awarded by the department, including state or federal money, housing tax credits, or multifamily bond financing, must include energy conservation and efficiency measures specified by the department.  The department by rule shall establish a minimum level of energy efficiency measures that must be included in a newly constructed single or multifamily dwelling as a condition of eligibility to receive assistance awarded by the department for housing construction.  The measures adopted by the department may include:(1)  the installation of Energy Star-labeled ceiling fans in living areas and bedrooms;(2)  the installation of Energy Star-labeled appliances;(3)  the installation of Energy Star-labeled lighting in all interior units;(4)  the installation of Energy Star-labeled ventilation equipment, including power-vented fans, range hoods, and bathroom fans;(5)  the use of energy efficient alternative construction material, including structural insulated panel construction;(6)  the installation of central air conditioning or heat pump equipment with a better Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) than that required by the energy code adopted under Section 388.003, Health and Safety Code; and(7)  the installation of the air ducting system inside the conditioned space.(b)  A single or multifamily dwelling must include energy conservation and efficiency measures specified by the department if:(1)  the dwelling is rehabilitated with assistance awarded by the department, including state or federal money, housing tax credits, or multifamily bond financing; and(2)  any portion of the rehabilitation includes alterations that will replace items that are identified as required efficiency measures by the department.(c)  The energy conservation and efficiency measures the department requires under Subsection (b) may not be more stringent than the measures the department requires under Subsection (a).(d)  The department shall review the measures required to meet the energy efficiency standards at least annually to determine if additional measures are desirable and to ensure that the most recent energy efficiency technology is considered.(e)  Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to a single or multifamily dwelling that receives weatherization assistance money from the department or money provided under the first-time homebuyer program.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 3693), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2306.188 (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 H. Housing Finance Division: General Powers and Duties of Department|Section 2306.188. Establishing Home Ownership in Disaster Area

Sec. 2306.188.  ESTABLISHING HOME OWNERSHIP IN DISASTER AREA.  (a)  An applicant for federally provided financial assistance administered by the department to repair or rebuild a home damaged by a natural disaster may establish ownership of the home through nontraditional documentation of title.  The department shall process an application for that assistance as if the applicant is the record title holder of the affected real property if the applicant provides to the department:(1)  on a form prescribed by the department, an affidavit summarizing the basis on which the applicant claims to be the holder of record title or, if applicable, a successor in interest to the holder of record title and stating that:(A)  there is no other person entitled to claim any ownership interest in the property; or(B)  each person who may be entitled to claim an ownership interest in the property has given consent to the application or cannot be located after a reasonable effort; and(2)  other documentation, including tax receipts, utility bills, or evidence of insurance for the home, that indicates that the applicant exercised ownership over the property at the time of the natural disaster.(b)  This section does not establish record ownership or otherwise alter legal ownership of real property.(c)  The department is not liable to any claimed owner of an interest in real property for administering financial assistance as permitted by this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2450), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|