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2023 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 GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program › Section 2306.782. Establishment of Program

Sec. 2306.782.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.  The department shall establish the colonia model subdivision program to promote the development of new, high-quality, residential subdivisions that provide:
(1)  alternatives to substandard colonias;  and
(2)  housing options affordable to individuals and families of extremely low and very low income who would otherwise move into substandard colonias.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program › Section 2306.783. Colonia Model Subdivision Revolving Loan Fund

Sec. 2306.783.  COLONIA MODEL SUBDIVISION REVOLVING LOAN FUND.  (a)  The department shall establish a colonia model subdivision revolving loan fund in the department.  Money in the fund may be used only for purposes of the program.
(a-1)  Expired.
(a-2)  Expired.
(a-3)  Expired.
(b)  The department shall deposit money received in repayment of loans under this subchapter to the colonia model subdivision revolving loan fund.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program › Section 2306.784. Subdivision Compliance

Sec. 2306.784.  SUBDIVISION COMPLIANCE.  Any subdivision created with assistance from the colonia model subdivision revolving loan fund must fully comply with all state and local laws, including any process established under state or local law for subdividing real property.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program › Section 2306.785. Program Loans

Sec. 2306.785.  PROGRAM LOANS.  (a)  The department may make loans under the program only to:
(1)  colonia self-help centers established under Subchapter Z;  and
(2)  community housing development organizations certified by the department.
(b)  A loan made under the program may be used only for the payment of:
(1)  costs associated with the purchase of real property;
(2)  costs of surveying, platting, and subdividing or resubdividing real property;
(3)  fees, insurance costs, or recording costs associated with the development of the subdivision;
(4)  costs of providing proper infrastructure necessary to support residential uses;
(5)  real estate commissions and marketing fees;  and
(6)  any other costs as the department by rule determines to be reasonable and prudent to advance the purposes of this subchapter.
(c)  A loan made by the department under the program may not bear interest and may not exceed a term of 36 months.
(d)  The department may offer a borrower under the program one loan renewal for each subdivision.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 GG. Colonia Model Subdivision Program › Section 2306.786. Administration of Program; Rules

Sec. 2306.786.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM;  RULES.  (a)  In administering the program, the department by rule shall adopt:
(1)  any subdivision standards in excess of local standards the department considers necessary;
(2)  loan application procedures;
(3)  program guidelines;  and
(4)  contract award procedures.
(b)  The department shall adopt rules to:
(1)  ensure that a borrower under the program sells real property under the program only to an individual borrower, nonprofit housing developer, or for-profit housing developer for the purposes of constructing residential dwelling units;  and
(2)  require a borrower under the program to convey real property under the program at a cost that is affordable to:
(A)  individuals and families of extremely low income;  or
(B)  individuals and families of very low income.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 2.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 HH. Affordable Housing Preservation › Section 2306.801. Definition

Sec. 2306.801.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "federally subsidized" means receiving financial assistance through a federal program administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the Secretary of Agriculture under which housing assistance is provided on the basis of income, including a program under:
(1)  Section 221(d), National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715l(d));
(2)  Section 236, National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715z-1);
(3)  Section 202, Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. Section 1701q);
(4)  Section 101, Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (12 U.S.C. Section 1701s);
(5)  Section 514, 515, or 516, Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. Section 1484, 1485, or 1486);  or
(6)  Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f).
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 HH. Affordable Housing Preservation › Section 2306.802. Multifamily Housing Preservation Classes

Sec. 2306.802.  MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PRESERVATION CLASSES.  The department shall establish two classes of priorities of developments to preserve multifamily housing.  The classes, in order of descending priority, are:
(1)  Class A, which includes any federally subsidized multifamily housing development at risk because the contract granting a federal subsidy with a stipulation to maintain affordability is nearing expiration or because the government-insured mortgage on the property is eligible for prepayment or near the end of its mortgage term;  and
(2)  Class B, which includes any other multifamily housing development with low income use or rental affordability restrictions.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 HH. Affordable Housing Preservation › Section 2306.803. At-Risk Multifamily Housing: Identification, Prioritization, and Preservation

Sec. 2306.803.  AT-RISK MULTIFAMILY HOUSING:  IDENTIFICATION, PRIORITIZATION, AND PRESERVATION.  (a)  The department shall determine the name and location of and the number of units in each multifamily housing development that is at risk of losing its low income use restrictions and subsidies and that meets the requirements of a Class A priority described by Section 2306.802.
(b)  The department shall maintain an accurate list of those developments on the department's website.
(c)  The department shall develop cost estimates for the preservation and rehabilitation of the developments in priority Class A.
(d)  The department shall contact owners of developments assigned a Class A priority under this section and shall attempt to negotiate with those owners to ensure continued affordability for individuals and families of low income under the federal housing assistance program for those developments.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 HH. Affordable Housing Preservation › Section 2306.804. Use of Housing Preservation Resources

Sec. 2306.804.  USE OF HOUSING PRESERVATION RESOURCES.  (a)  To the extent possible, the department shall use available resources for the preservation and rehabilitation of the multifamily housing developments identified and listed under Section 2306.803.
(b)  To the extent possible, the department shall allocate low income housing tax credits to applications involving the preservation of developments assigned a Class A priority under Section 2306.803 and in both urban and rural communities in approximate proportion to the housing needs of each uniform state service region.
(c)  The department shall give priority to providing financing or funding to a buyer who is supported or approved by an association of residents of the multifamily housing development.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 HH. Affordable Housing Preservation › Section 2306.805. Housing Preservation Incentives Program

Sec. 2306.805.  HOUSING PRESERVATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM.  (a)  The department shall establish and administer a housing preservation incentives program to provide incentives through loan guarantees, loans, and grants to political subdivisions, housing finance corporations, public housing authorities, for-profit organizations, and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily housing developments assigned a Class A or Class B priority under Section 2306.803.
(b)  A loan issued by a lender participating in the program must be fully underwritten by the department.
(c)  Consistent with the requirements of federal law, the department may guarantee loans issued under the program by obtaining a Section 108 loan guarantee from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5308).
(d)  Grants under this program may include direct subsidies offered as an equity contribution to enable an owner to acquire and rehabilitate a Class A or Class B priority property described by Section 2306.802.  Grants may also be offered to provide consultation and technical assistance services to a nonprofit organization seeking to acquire and rehabilitate a Class A or Class B priority property.
(e)  A housing development that benefits from the incentive program under this section is subject to the requirements concerning:
(1)  long-term affordability and safety prescribed by Section 2306.185;  and
(2)  tenant and manager selection prescribed by Section 2306.269.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 II. Multifamily Housing Developments: Preservation of Affordability › Section 2306.851. Application

Sec. 2306.851.  APPLICATION.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to a property owner of a multifamily housing development that is insured or assisted under a program under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f), or that is:
(1)  insured or assisted under a program under:
(A)  Section 221(d)(3), National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715l);
(B)  Section 236, National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1715z-1);  or
(C)  Section 514, 515, or 516, Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. Section 1484, 1485, or 1486);  and
(2)  financed by a mortgage that is eligible for prepayment at the option of the property owner.
(b)  This subchapter does not apply to the disposal of property because of:
(1)  a governmental taking by eminent domain or negotiated purchase;
(2)  a foreclosure action;
(3)  a transfer by gift, devise, or operation of law;  or
(4)  a sale to a person who would be entitled to an interest in the property if the property owner died intestate.
(c)  This subchapter does not apply to property included in a restructuring program with a participating administrative entity designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 II. Multifamily Housing Developments: Preservation of Affordability › Section 2306.852. Property Owner Restriction

Sec. 2306.852.  PROPERTY OWNER RESTRICTION.  Except as provided by this subchapter, a property owner to whom this subchapter applies may not sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of a multifamily housing development described by Section 2306.851(a) or take any other action if that action will cause the disruption or discontinuance of:
(1)  the development's federal insurance or assistance;  or
(2)  the provision of low income housing assistance to residents of the development.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 II. Multifamily Housing Developments: Preservation of Affordability › Section 2306.853. Notice of Intent

Sec. 2306.853.  NOTICE OF INTENT.  (a)  A property owner of a multifamily housing development may take an action, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the development subject to the restriction under Section 2306.852 if the property owner provides notice by mail of the owner's intent to the residents of the development and to the department.
(b)  The notice required by Subsection (a) must indicate, as applicable, that the property owner intends to prepay a mortgage under a program described by Section 2306.851(a)(1) or that a contract formed under a program under Section 8, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f), will expire.
(c)  The property owner shall provide the notice required by Subsection (a) before the 90th day preceding the date of mortgage prepayment or contract expiration, as applicable, and as otherwise required by federal law.
(d)  The notice required by this section is sufficient if the notice meets the requirements of Section 8(c)(8), United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f(c)(8)).
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.901. Definition

Sec. 2306.901.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "council" means the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.80(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2307.001 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.781 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.902. Advisory Role

Sec. 2306.902.  ADVISORY ROLE.  (a)  The Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless serves as an advisory committee to the department.  The council may recommend policies to the board.  The board must provide written justification for not accepting council recommendations and must consider council recommendations in preparing its low income housing plan under Section 2306.0721.
(b)  The council is not subject to Chapter 2110.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.782 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.903. Membership

Sec. 2306.903.  MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless is composed of:
(1)  one representative from each of the following agencies, appointed by the administrative head of that agency:
(A)  the Department of State Health Services;
(B)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;
(C)  the Department of Aging and Disability Services;
(D)  the Texas Education Agency;
(E)  the Department of Family and Protective Services;
(F)  the Health and Human Services Commission;
(G)  the Texas Workforce Commission;
(H)  the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
(I)  the Texas Veterans Commission; and
(J)  the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;
(2)  two representatives from the department who are appointed by the director, including at least one representative whose duties include management or administration of the community services block grant program or the emergency solutions grant program; and
(3)  three members representing service providers to the homeless, one each appointed by the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b)  A member of the council serves at the pleasure of the appointing official or until termination of the member's employment with the entity the member represents.
(c)  A member of the council must have:
(1)  administrative responsibility for programs for the homeless or related services provided by the agency that the member represents;  and
(2)  authority to make decisions for and commit resources of the agency, subject to the approval of the administrative head of the agency.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.80(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 6.32, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2307.002 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.783 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 68, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 607), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 118, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.904. Operation of Council

Sec. 2306.904.  OPERATION OF COUNCIL.  (a)  The members of the council shall annually elect one member to serve as presiding officer.
(b)  The council shall meet at least quarterly.
(c)  An action taken by the council must be approved by a majority vote of the members present.
(d)  The council may select and use advisors.
(e)  The department shall provide clerical and advisory support staff and may provide fiscal support to the council.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.80(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2307.003 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.784 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 607), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.905. Duties of Council

Sec. 2306.905.  DUTIES OF COUNCIL.  (a)  The council shall:
(1)  survey current resources for services for the homeless in this state;
(2)  initiate an evaluation of the current and future needs for the services;
(3)  assist in coordinating and providing statewide services for all homeless individuals in this state;
(4)  increase the flow of information among separate providers and appropriate authorities;
(5)  develop guidelines to monitor the provision of services for the homeless and the methods of delivering those services;
(6)  provide technical assistance to the housing finance division of the department in assessing the need for housing for individuals with special needs in different localities;
(7)  coordinate with the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce development boards, homeless shelters, and public and private entities to provide homeless individuals information on services available to assist them in obtaining employment and job training;
(8)  establish a central resource and information center for the homeless in this state; and
(9)  ensure that local or statewide nonprofit organizations perform the duties under this section that the council is unable to perform.
(b)  In accomplishing the council's duties under this section, the council and each of its represented agencies may seek program or policy assistance from the Texas Homeless Network or any other organization in this state that has a network of providers with expertise in assisting homeless youth.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.80(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2307.004 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.785 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 607), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 825 (H.B. 2564), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.906. Duties of State Agency Council Members

Sec. 2306.906.  DUTIES OF STATE AGENCY COUNCIL MEMBERS.  (a)  Each agency represented on the council shall report to the department a standard set of performance data, as determined by the department, on the agency's outcomes related to homelessness.
(b)  Each agency shall contribute resources to the council unless the agency certifies in writing that the agency is unable to contribute resources during that fiscal period.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.786 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 607), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.907. Public Hearings

Sec. 2306.907.  PUBLIC HEARINGS.  (a)  The council shall annually hold public hearings on homelessness issues in at least one county located in a rural area of this state and one county located in an urban area of this state.
(b)  The department shall provide to the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register a notice of the hearings and shall provide for the notice to be given in other appropriate sources, which may include:
(1)  a newsletter published by a nonprofit organization addressing the problem of homelessness;  or
(2)  a local newspaper.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.787 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 922 (H.B. 1278), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.908. Report

Sec. 2306.908.  REPORT.  The council shall submit annually a progress report to the governing bodies of the agencies represented on the council.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.80(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2307.005 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.788 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.909. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 2306.909.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The council may accept gifts and grants from a public or private source for use in carrying out the council's duties under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.80(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2307.008 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2306.789 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(88), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 KK. Interagency Council for the Homeless › Section 2306.910. Meeting by Teleconference

Sec. 2306.910.  MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE.  Notwithstanding Chapter 551, a member of the council who resides 20 or more miles away from the location of a council meeting may participate remotely in the meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference and is counted as present at the meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum of the council is present.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 607), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.921. Definitions

Sec. 2306.921.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Facility" means a structure, trailer, or vehicle, or two or more contiguous or grouped structures, trailers, or vehicles, together with the land appurtenant.
(2)  "Migrant agricultural worker" means an individual who:
(A)  is working or available for work seasonally or temporarily in primarily an agricultural or agriculturally related industry; and
(B)  moves one or more times from one place to another to perform seasonal or temporary employment or to be available for seasonal or temporary employment.
(3)  "Migrant labor housing facility" means a facility that is established, operated, or used for more than three days as living quarters for two or more seasonal, temporary, or migrant families or three or more seasonal, temporary, or migrant workers, whether rent is paid or reserved in connection with the use of the facility.
(4)  "Person" means an individual, association, partnership, corporation, or political subdivision.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.922. License Required

Sec. 2306.922.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  A person may not establish, maintain, or operate a migrant labor housing facility without obtaining a license from the department.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.923. License Application; Application Inspection

Sec. 2306.923.  LICENSE APPLICATION; APPLICATION INSPECTION.  (a)  To receive a migrant labor housing facility license, a person must apply to the department according to rules adopted by the board and on a form prescribed by the board.
(b)  The application must be made not later than the 45th day before the intended date of operation of the facility.
(c)  The application must state:
(1)  the location and ownership of the migrant labor housing facility;
(2)  the approximate number of persons to be accommodated;
(3)  the probable periods of use of the facility; and
(4)  any other information required by the board.
(d)  The application must be accompanied by the license fee.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.924. Inspection

Sec. 2306.924.  INSPECTION.  The department shall inspect the migrant labor housing facility not later than the 30th day after the date of receipt of a complete application and the fee.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.925. Failure to Meet Standards; Reinspection

Sec. 2306.925.  FAILURE TO MEET STANDARDS; REINSPECTION.  (a)  If a migrant labor housing facility for which a license application is made does not meet the reasonable minimum standards of construction, sanitation, equipment, and operation required by rules adopted under this subchapter, the department at the time of inspection shall give the license applicant the reasons that the facility does not meet those standards.  The applicant may request the department to reinspect the facility not later than the 60th day after the date on which the reasons are given.
(b)  If a facility does not meet the standards on reinspection, the applicant must submit a new license application as provided by Section 2306.923.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.926. License Issuance; Term; Not Transferable

Sec. 2306.926.  LICENSE ISSUANCE; TERM; NOT TRANSFERABLE.  (a)  The department shall issue a license to establish, maintain, and operate a migrant labor housing facility if the facility meets the standards of construction, sanitation, equipment, and operation required by rules adopted under this subchapter.
(b)  The license expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
(c)  The license issued under this subchapter is not transferable.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.927. License Posting

Sec. 2306.927.  LICENSE POSTING.  A person who holds a license issued under this subchapter shall post the license in the migrant labor housing facility at all times during the maintenance or operation of the facility.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.928. Inspection of Facilities

Sec. 2306.928.  INSPECTION OF FACILITIES.  An authorized representative of the department, after giving or making a reasonable attempt to give notice to the operator of a migrant labor housing facility, may enter and inspect the facility during reasonable hours and investigate conditions, practices, or other matters as necessary or appropriate to determine whether a person has violated this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.929. Fee

Sec. 2306.929.  FEE.  The board shall set the license fee in an amount not to exceed $250.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.930. Suspension or Revocation of License

Sec. 2306.930.  SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.  (a)  The department may suspend or revoke a license for a violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter.
(b)  Chapter 2001 and department rules for holding a contested case hearing govern the procedures for the suspension or revocation of a license issued under this subchapter.
(c)  A hearing conducted under this section must be held in the county in which the affected migrant labor housing facility is located.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.931. Enforcement; Adoption of Rules

Sec. 2306.931.  ENFORCEMENT; ADOPTION OF RULES.  (a)  The department shall enforce this subchapter.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules to protect the health and safety of persons living in migrant labor housing facilities.
(c)  The board by rule shall adopt standards for living quarters at a migrant labor housing facility, including standards relating to:
(1)  construction of the facility;
(2)  sanitary conditions;
(3)  water supply;
(4)  toilets;
(5)  sewage disposal;
(6)  storage, collection, and disposal of refuse;
(7)  light and air;
(8)  safety requirements;
(9)  fire protection;
(10)  equipment;
(11)  maintenance and operation of the facility; and
(12)  any other matter appropriate or necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the occupants.
(d)  An employee or occupant of a migrant labor housing facility who uses the sanitary or other facilities furnished for the convenience of employees or occupants shall comply with the rules adopted under Subsection (b) or (c).
(e)  The board by rule shall adopt minimum standards for issuing, revoking, or suspending a license issued under this subchapter.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.932. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 2306.932.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  A district court for good cause shown in a hearing and on application by the department, a migrant agricultural worker, or the worker's representative may grant a temporary or permanent injunction to prohibit a person, including a person who owns or controls a migrant labor housing facility, from violating this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter.
(b)  A person subject to a temporary or permanent injunction under Subsection (a) may appeal to the supreme court as in other cases.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 LL. Migrant Labor Housing Facilities › Section 2306.933. Civil Penalty

Sec. 2306.933.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of $200 for each day that the violation occurs.
(b)  The county attorney for the county in which the violation occurred, or the attorney general, at the request of the department, shall bring an action in the name of the state to collect the penalty.
Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 MM. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program › Section 2306.1071. Definitions

Sec. 2306.1071.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
Text of subdivision as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2
(1)  "First-time homebuyer" means a person who has not owned a home during the three years preceding the date on which an application under this subchapter is filed.
Text of subdivision as added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1
(1)  "First-time homebuyer" means a person who:
(A)  resides in this state on the date on which an application is filed; and
(B)  has not owned a home during the three years preceding the date on which an application under this subchapter is filed.
(2)  "Home" means a dwelling in this state in which a first-time homebuyer intends to reside as the homebuyer's principal residence.
(3)  "Mortgage lender" has the meaning assigned by Section 2306.004.
(4)  "Program" means the Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 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 MM. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program › Section 2306.1072. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program

Sec. 2306.1072.  TEXAS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM.  (a)  The Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program shall facilitate the origination of single-family mortgage loans for eligible first-time homebuyers.
(b)  The program may include down payment and closing cost assistance.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 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 MM. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program › Section 2306.1073. Administration of Program; Rules

Sec. 2306.1073.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM; RULES.  (a)  The department shall administer the program.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules governing:
(1)  the administration of the program;
(2)  the making of loans under the program;
(3)  the criteria for approving participating mortgage lenders;
(4)  the use of insurance on the loans and the homes financed under the program, as considered appropriate by the board to provide additional security for the loans;
(5)  the verification of occupancy of the home by the homebuyer as the homebuyer's principal residence; and
(6)  the terms of any contract made with any mortgage lender for processing, originating, servicing, or administering the loans.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 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 MM. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program › Section 2306.1074. Eligibility

Sec. 2306.1074.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  To be eligible for a mortgage loan under this subchapter, a homebuyer must:
(1)  qualify as a first-time homebuyer under this subchapter;
(2)  have an income of not more than 115 percent of area median family income or 140 percent of area median family income in targeted areas; and
(3)  meet any additional requirements or limitations prescribed by the department.
(b)  To be eligible for a loan under this subchapter to assist a homebuyer with down payment and closing costs, a homebuyer must:
(1)  qualify as a first-time homebuyer under this subchapter;
(2)  have an income of not more than 80 percent of area median family income; and
(3)  meet any additional requirements or limitations prescribed by the department.
(c)  The department may contract with other agencies of the state or with private entities to determine whether applicants qualify as first-time homebuyers under this section or otherwise to administer all or part of this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 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 MM. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program › Section 2306.1075. Fees

Sec. 2306.1075.  FEES.  The board of directors of the department may set and collect from each applicant any fees the board considers reasonable and necessary to cover the expenses of administering the program.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 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 MM. Texas First-Time Homebuyer Program › Section 2306.1076. Funding

Sec. 2306.1076.  FUNDING.  (a)  The department shall ensure that a loan under this section is structured in a way that complies with any requirements associated with the source of the funds used for the loan.
(b)  In addition to funds set aside for the program under Section 1372.023, the department may solicit and accept funding for the program from gifts and grants for the purposes of this section.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1029 (H.B. 1637), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 11.024, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1091. Definitions

Sec. 2306.1091.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this subchapter, "council" means the housing and health services coordination council.
(b)  With the advice and assistance of the council, the department by rule shall define "service-enriched housing" for the purposes of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.