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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 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2304.006. Limitation on Construction of Housing or Acquisition of Property by Department

Sec. 2304.006.  LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING OR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The department may not construct housing.
(b)  The department may not acquire housing except to enforce a lien under Subchapter D.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2304.007. Prohibition on Borrowing, Incurring Obligations, or Pledging Credit

Sec. 2304.007.  PROHIBITION ON BORROWING, INCURRING OBLIGATIONS, OR PLEDGING CREDIT.  The department may not borrow money, incur monetary obligations, or pledge in any manner the credit or taxing power of the state or a political subdivision of the state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2304.008. Allocation of Available Loan Funds

Sec. 2304.008.  ALLOCATION OF AVAILABLE LOAN FUNDS.  If the amount of housing rehabilitation loans anticipated to be made in a fiscal year exceeds the estimated available funds for that year, the department shall allocate the estimated available funds for that year among the local governments that have filed housing rehabilitation area plans with the department.  In allocating the available funds, the department shall take into account the probable amount of housing rehabilitation loans to be made by each local government.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2304.009. Relationship of Department and Local Governments

Sec. 2304.009.  RELATIONSHIP OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.  (a)  The department shall adopt standards and procedures for the administration of this chapter by a local government or local agency.
(b)  The department may provide technical assistance to a local government.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2304.010. Designation of Local Agency by Local Government

Sec. 2304.010.  DESIGNATION OF LOCAL AGENCY BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT.  The governing body of a local government may designate one or more local agencies to exercise a power or duty of the local government under this chapter.  The governing body may withdraw the delegated power or duty at any time.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2304.011. Education Program Conducted by Local Government

Sec. 2304.011.  EDUCATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT.  A local government engaged in housing rehabilitation under this chapter shall conduct a general education program to inform residents in designated areas of methods for maintaining their housing and of the availability of housing rehabilitation loans.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter B. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund › Section 2304.021. Fund

Sec. 2304.021.  FUND.  (a)  The Texas housing rehabilitation loan fund is in the state treasury.
(b)  The department may designate separate accounts in the fund and the purposes of the accounts.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter B. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund › Section 2304.022. Deposits to Fund

Sec. 2304.022.  DEPOSITS TO FUND.  The following money shall be credited to the fund:
(1)  money appropriated by the legislature for housing rehabilitation loans;
(2)  money received from other sources for the purpose of making housing rehabilitation loans;
(3)  money received from borrowers as payments on their housing rehabilitation loans;
(4)  income from the transfer of interests in property acquired in connection with housing rehabilitation loans;  and
(5)  interest earned on deposits and investments of the fund.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter B. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund › Section 2304.023. Purposes of Fund

Sec. 2304.023.  PURPOSES OF FUND.  The fund may be used only for:
(1)  financing housing rehabilitation loans, including the administrative charge imposed under Section 2304.068 by a local government;  and
(2)  paying the expenses incurred by the department in connection with the acquisition or disposition of real property under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter B. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund › Section 2304.024. Investment and Disbursement of Fund

Sec. 2304.024.  INVESTMENT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUND.  The comptroller shall invest and disburse the money credited to the fund on the written authorization of the executive director of the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 8.72, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter C. Housing Rehabilitation Area Plan › Section 2304.041. Designation of Area and Preparation of Plan

Sec. 2304.041.  DESIGNATION OF AREA AND PREPARATION OF PLAN.  (a)  A local government may allow households in a specific area within its boundaries to apply for housing rehabilitation loans by:
(1)  designating the specific area;  and
(2)  preparing a housing rehabilitation plan for the designated area.
(b)  A local government may designate more than one area within its boundaries.
(c)  The designation of an area must be made in accordance with the standards established by the department.  The area plan must be in the form prescribed by the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter C. Housing Rehabilitation Area Plan › Section 2304.042. Contents of Area Plan

Sec. 2304.042.  CONTENTS OF AREA PLAN.  A housing rehabilitation area plan must contain relevant information about the area, including:
(1)  a description of the physical, social, and economic characteristics of the area;
(2)  a description of the housing conditions in the area;
(3)  an assessment of the need for housing rehabilitation loans in the area, including:
(A)  the number and characteristics of households in the area;  and
(B)  the average and total loan amounts needed;
(4)  a description of the methods by which the local government preparing the plan will determine whether the rehabilitation of housing in the area is economically feasible;
(5)  a description of the methods by which:
(A)  rehabilitation work will be supervised;  and
(B)  compliance with departmental regulations governing materials, fixtures, and rehabilitation contracts will be ensured;
(6)  a description of the methods and procedures that will be used to enforce:
(A)  local housing, building, fire, and related codes;  or
(B)  the standards adopted by the department under Section 2304.005, if codes of those types have not been enacted;
(7)  an assessment of the need for additional public improvements and public services in the area and a description of the specific means by which the improvements and services will be provided;  and
(8)  a description of the methods by which private investment to improve conditions in the area will be encouraged.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter C. Housing Rehabilitation Area Plan › Section 2304.043. Approval of Area Plan

Sec. 2304.043.  APPROVAL OF AREA PLAN.  (a)  A local government's area plan must be approved by resolution or order of the governing body of the local government and must be submitted to the department for review.
(b)  The department shall approve the plan if the area meets the standards established by the department and if the plan contains the required information.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter C. Housing Rehabilitation Area Plan › Section 2304.044. Rejection of Area Plan

Sec. 2304.044.  REJECTION OF AREA PLAN.  (a)  The department shall return a housing rehabilitation area plan to the local government submitting it if the area for which the plan is prepared does not meet the department's standards or if the plan does not contain the required information.  The department shall include with the returned plan a list of deficiencies.
(b)  An area plan may be corrected and resubmitted for approval by the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.061. Primary Use for Loan

Sec. 2304.061.  PRIMARY USE FOR LOAN.  A housing rehabilitation loan must be used primarily to make housing comply with applicable state, county, or municipal housing codes or standards, including building, fire, health, housing maintenance, or similar codes.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.062. Department Loan Rules

Sec. 2304.062.  DEPARTMENT LOAN RULES.  (a)  The department shall adopt rules governing the making and servicing of a housing rehabilitation loan and the foreclosure of a loan in default.  The rules must include:
(1)  the requirement that a housing rehabilitation loan be evidenced by a promissory note payable to the state and be secured by a lien on real property in the state;  and
(2)  the standards under which a household in an area designated by a local government may qualify for a housing rehabilitation loan.
(b)  In adopting the standards under Subsection (a)(2), the department shall take into account:
(1)  household gross income;
(2)  household income available for housing needs;
(3)  household size;
(4)  the value and condition of the housing to be rehabilitated;  and
(5)  the ability of households to compete successfully in the private housing market and to pay for sanitary, decent, and safe housing in that market.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.063. Loan Application

Sec. 2304.063.  LOAN APPLICATION.  A household may apply to the local government in which the household's housing is located for a housing rehabilitation loan if the housing is located in a designated area for which an area plan has been approved by the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.064. Local Government Approval of Loan

Sec. 2304.064.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL OF LOAN.  (a)  A local government may approve or disapprove a housing rehabilitation loan application authorized by Section 2304.063.  The approval or disapproval must be given in accordance with the rules adopted by the department under Section 2304.062.
(b)  The local government shall notify the department of the approval of a loan application and the amount of the approved loan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.065. Department Approval

Sec. 2304.065.  DEPARTMENT APPROVAL.  The department may not approve a housing rehabilitation loan unless it finds that:
(1)  the benefit to an area designated under Section 2304.041 will exceed the financial commitment of the department;  and
(2)  the approval of the loan will be of benefit to the state and its taxpayers.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.066. Disbursement of Loan Funds

Sec. 2304.066.  DISBURSEMENT OF LOAN FUNDS.  (a)  The executive director of the department shall authorize the comptroller to disburse to a local government from the housing rehabilitation loan fund the amount of a housing rehabilitation loan approved by the local government under this chapter if the department receives from the local government a notice of the local government's approval of the loan.
(b)  The executive director may not authorize the disbursement of funds for a housing rehabilitation loan if:
(1)  the department finds that the local government that approved the loan is not making a good faith effort to substantially comply with the applicable housing rehabilitation area plan or the rules adopted by the department;  or
(2)  the remaining part of the fund allocated to the local government under Section 2304.008 is insufficient to allow the payment of the approved amount.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 8.73, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.067. Limit on Amount of Loan

Sec. 2304.067.  LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF LOAN.  The amount of a housing rehabilitation loan may not exceed:
(1)  the amount determined by subtracting the amount of all other outstanding indebtedness secured by the property covered by the loan from the market value of the rehabilitated property as determined by the local government approving the loan;  or
(2)  the amount determined by adding the amount of the housing rehabilitation contract made and approved under Subchapter E  for the property to the amount of the administrative charge imposed under Section 2304.068 in connection with the loan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.068. Administrative Charge Imposed by Local Government

Sec. 2304.068.  ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE IMPOSED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT.  (a)  A local government may impose a charge to cover its administrative expenses incurred in connection with a housing rehabilitation loan made by the local government.
(b)  The local government may deduct the charge from the amount loaned.
(c)  The charge may not exceed three percent of the amount of the contract for housing rehabilitation the borrower makes with a contractor.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.069. Interest Rate

Sec. 2304.069.  INTEREST RATE.  (a)  The department shall set the minimum and maximum interest rates for housing rehabilitation loans.
(b)  A local government shall set the interest rate for a housing rehabilitation loan it approves under this chapter.  The rate must be within the minimum and maximum rates set by the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.070. Term of Loan

Sec. 2304.070.  TERM OF LOAN.  A local government shall set the term of a housing rehabilitation loan it approves under this chapter.  The term may not exceed 20 years.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.071. Installment Payments

Sec. 2304.071.  INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS.  A housing rehabilitation loan must be repaid in installments.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.072. Loan to Be Secured

Sec. 2304.072.  LOAN TO BE SECURED.  A housing rehabilitation loan must be secured as required by this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.073. Other Loan Conditions

Sec. 2304.073.  OTHER LOAN CONDITIONS.  For a housing rehabilitation loan a local government approves under this chapter, the local government shall establish other necessary conditions relating to the repayment of the loan according to this chapter and the regulations of the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.074. Adjustments if Borrower Unable to Repay Loan

Sec. 2304.074.  ADJUSTMENTS IF BORROWER UNABLE TO REPAY LOAN.  A local government may allow for the deferment of payments or may adjust the interest rate or term of a housing rehabilitation loan approved by the local government if the borrower is unable to make the required payments.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.075. Disposition or Encumbrance of Property by Borrower

Sec. 2304.075.  DISPOSITION OR ENCUMBRANCE OF PROPERTY BY BORROWER.  The department may adopt regulations governing the disposition or further encumbrance by the borrower of property subject to a lien that secures a housing rehabilitation loan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.076. Conditions Under Which Loan Becomes Immediately Due

Sec. 2304.076.  CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LOAN BECOMES IMMEDIATELY DUE.  (a)  A borrower must agree that if the borrower voluntarily destroys, moves from, or relinquishes ownership of the rehabilitated housing on or before the first anniversary of the date the rehabilitation is completed:
(1)  the borrower's housing rehabilitation loan becomes immediately due and payable;  and
(2)  an interest surcharge is added sufficient to make the total interest paid equal an amount determined by the prevailing interest rates for rehabilitation loans from private sources at the time of the sale.
(b)  The local government that approved the loan may waive the interest surcharge if:
(1)  the local government finds that the borrower must sell the housing because of financial hardship or similar circumstances;  and
(2)  the department consents to the waiver.
(c)  A local government that approved a housing rehabilitation loan may, with the consent of the department, take the following action if the borrower dies or the borrower sells or gives away property encumbered by the loan:
(1)  declare all or part of any deferred payments due and payable;
(2)  declare the balance of the loan due and payable;  or
(3)  allow a buyer, donee, or other successor in title who qualifies under Section 2304.062 to assume the loan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.077. Acquisition of Property to Protect Loan

Sec. 2304.077.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO PROTECT LOAN.  The department may acquire title to any project by foreclosure if necessary to protect a housing rehabilitation loan made for the project by the department and to pay the costs arising from the foreclosure.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.078. Acquisition of Property to Enforce Lien

Sec. 2304.078.  ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO ENFORCE LIEN.  To enforce a lien under this chapter, the department may acquire housing by:
(1)  foreclosure of a mortgage;
(2)  a sale under a deed of trust;  or
(3)  a voluntary conveyance from a borrower in full or partial settlement of a housing rehabilitation loan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.079. Public Sale or Auction of Acquired Property

Sec. 2304.079.  PUBLIC SALE OR AUCTION OF ACQUIRED PROPERTY.  (a)  If the department acquires housing in the enforcement of a lien under this chapter, it shall within six months after the acquisition offer the housing for public sale or auction.
(b)  The department must provide notice of the public sale or auction by having a notice published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the property is located.  The notice must be published once a week for three consecutive weeks before the date of the sale or auction and must contain:
(1)  a description of the property;
(2)  a description of the procedures for submitting competitive bids for the property;  and
(3)  a statement of the time and location of the sale or auction.
(c)  The department may reject any or all bids submitted for the property.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.080. Private Sale

Sec. 2304.080.  PRIVATE SALE.  (a)  If a sale of property cannot be made by a public sale or auction as provided by Section 2304.079, the department may negotiate with a party for the expeditious sale of the property.  In the negotiations, the department shall give priority to selling the property to a purchaser who will be required to pay ad valorem taxes on the property.
(b)  If a sale to that kind of purchaser is not practicable, the department shall attempt to sell the property to a purchaser who is exempt from ad valorem taxes but who will make payments in lieu of taxes on the property.
(c)  If neither type of purchaser is available, the department may sell the property to any purchaser.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.081. Contract for Servicing Loan

Sec. 2304.081.  CONTRACT FOR SERVICING LOAN.  A local government may contract with any entity for the servicing of a housing rehabilitation loan approved by the local government.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter D. Housing Rehabilitation Loans › Section 2304.082. Audit of Loans

Sec. 2304.082.  AUDIT OF LOANS.  The department shall audit the local administration of housing rehabilitation loans to determine if a good faith effort is being made to comply with the applicable housing rehabilitation plan and the rules adopted by the department.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter E. Housing Rehabilitation Contracts › Section 2304.101. Standards for Contractors and Contracts

Sec. 2304.101.  STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTORS AND CONTRACTS.  The department shall adopt standards for:
(1)  the selection of contractors to perform housing rehabilitation under this chapter;
(2)  housing rehabilitation contracts between borrowers and contractors;  and
(3)  materials and fixtures used in performing housing rehabilitation under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter E. Housing Rehabilitation Contracts › Section 2304.102. Local Government Approval and Supervision of Contracts

Sec. 2304.102.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL AND SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTS.  (a)  A borrower and a contractor may not contract for housing rehabilitation that is to be financed by a housing rehabilitation loan unless the local government responsible for approving the loan approves the proposed contract in accordance with the standards adopted by the department.
(b)  The local government shall supervise all work performed under the contract.  The contractor is not entitled to payment until the work has been approved by the local government, and the borrower is not liable to the contractor for any work not approved by the local government.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter E. Housing Rehabilitation Contracts › Section 2304.103. Advertising Requirement for Certain Contracts

Sec. 2304.103.  ADVERTISING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS.  A contract for housing rehabilitation that involves the expenditure of more than $3,000 and that is to be financed by loan funds applied by the department may not be made unless advertised in the same way as a contract under Chapter 252, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2304 - Housing Rehabilitation › Subchapter E. Housing Rehabilitation Contracts › Section 2304.104. Performance and Payment Bonds

Sec. 2304.104.  PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.  The provisions of Chapter 2253 relating to performance and payment bonds apply to a construction contract governed by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2305.001. Short Title

Sec. 2305.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Oil Overcharge Restitutionary Act.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2305.002. Definitions

Sec. 2305.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Account" means the oil overcharge account.
(2)  "Applicable federal guidelines" means federal court judgments or orders, case settlements, laws, regulations, or other requirements or discretionary authority, imposed by the judicial, legislative, or executive branch, that govern or restrict the use of money received by the state because of petroleum overcharge litigation relating to the overpricing of crude oil or refined petroleum products during the 1973-1981 period of mandatory federal price controls.
(3)  "Energy office" means the state energy conservation office of the comptroller's office as established by Chapter 447.
(4)  "Supervising state agency" means the state agency, department, commission, or other entity designated by this chapter or by the governor to supervise, manage, or administer a program financed under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 74, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 2, 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 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter B. Program Administration › Section 2305.011. Administration by Comptroller's Office and Energy Office

Sec. 2305.011.  ADMINISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE AND ENERGY OFFICE.  (a)  The energy office shall oversee and monitor the administration of programs prescribed by this chapter.
(b)  The governor and the energy office may establish direct grant programs and competitive grant programs in addition to the programs provided by this chapter.
(c)  The energy office shall establish programs and criteria and evaluate a proposal in accordance with applicable federal guidelines.
(d)  The energy office shall send to the appropriate federal entity all information required under applicable federal guidelines.
(e)  Criteria established under this section may apply generally to all programs or specifically to one or more programs.
(f)  The comptroller may establish procedures and adopt rules as necessary to administer the programs prescribed by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 698, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 75, 76, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 3, 4, 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 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter B. Program Administration › Section 2305.012. Administration; Assistance

Sec. 2305.012.  ADMINISTRATION;  ASSISTANCE.  (a)  The energy office shall implement and administer this chapter.
(b)  The energy office or the governor through the energy office may enlist the assistance of a private entity or a state agency, department, commission, or other entity to:
(1)  evaluate or review a proposal;
(2)  audit a program participant or a supervising state agency;
(3)  perform administrative duties under this chapter;  or
(4)  develop eligibility or evaluation criteria.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 63, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 2305.021. Oil Overcharge Account

Sec. 2305.021.  OIL OVERCHARGE ACCOUNT.  (a)  The oil overcharge account is an account in the general revenue fund.
(b)  The comptroller shall deposit to the credit of the account any amount received as a result of petroleum overcharge litigation relating to the overpricing of crude oil or refined petroleum products during the 1973-1981 period of mandatory federal price controls.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 2305.022. Use of Account

Sec. 2305.022.  USE OF ACCOUNT.  Money in the account may be used only by the governor and the comptroller's office  to implement and operate the programs authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 77, eff. June 15, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1398, Sec. 5, 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 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 2305.023. Account Records; Energy Office Report

Sec. 2305.023.  ACCOUNT RECORDS;  ENERGY OFFICE REPORT.  (a)  The comptroller shall establish records of the money in the account that are sufficient to identify the source of each particular amount in the account to facilitate a determination of compliance with applicable federal guidelines relating to the use of money derived from each particular source.
(b)  Not later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the energy office shall submit to the governor and the legislature a biennial report that shows the expenditures from the account during the previous biennium and the amount remaining in the account on the date of the report.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 2305.024. Investment of Money and Deposit of Interest

Sec. 2305.024.  INVESTMENT OF MONEY AND DEPOSIT OF INTEREST.  (a)  The comptroller may invest unobligated money in the account in accordance with Subchapter C, Chapter 404.
(b)  The comptroller shall deposit to the credit of the account all interest or other income received from the investment of the money.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 8.74, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter C. Financial Provisions › Section 2305.026. Effect of Restriction on Use or Receipt of Money

Sec. 2305.026.  EFFECT OF RESTRICTION ON USE OR RECEIPT OF MONEY.  A restriction or other criterion provided by or under this chapter that relates to the use or receipt of money awarded under this chapter to a supervising state agency, local recipient, or other person applies only to the use or receipt of that money and does not affect the use or receipt of money provided under other law.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs › Section 2305.031. Oil Overcharge Programs

Sec. 2305.031.  OIL OVERCHARGE PROGRAMS.  The energy office shall maintain a revolving loan program for the benefit of state agencies, universities, and political subdivisions.  The energy office shall use oil overcharge funds for the programs and purposes in this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs › Section 2305.032. Loanstar Revolving Loan Program

Sec. 2305.032.  LOANSTAR REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office under the loanstar revolving loan program may provide loans to finance energy and water efficiency measures for public facilities.
(b)  The energy office shall determine the terms under which a loan may be made under this section and shall set the interest rate for a loan at a low rate that the energy office determines is sufficient to recover the cost of administering the loan program.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 121(16).
(d)  Any borrower that receives a loan under this section shall repay the principal of and interest on the loan from the value of energy savings that accrues as the result of the energy conservation measure implemented with the borrowed money.
(e)  An institution that receives a loan under this section shall repay the loan from the amount budgeted for the agency's or institution's energy costs.  Until the loan is repaid, the legislature may not reduce the amount budgeted for those energy costs to reflect the value of energy savings that accrues as a result of the energy conservation measure implemented with the borrowed money.
(f)  The energy office shall allocate at least $95 million, including loan commitments and cash on hand, to the loanstar program and shall administer the funds under its control in a manner that assures that funds available to the loanstar program equal or exceed $95 million at all times.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2305.065 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 64, 121(16), eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs › Section 2305.033. State Energy Program

Sec. 2305.033.  STATE ENERGY PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office is the supervising state agency for the state energy program.
(b)  In accordance with Part D, Title III, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 6321 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, the energy office, under the program, shall distribute funds for projects that save measurable quantities of energy.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 121(17).
(d)  A proposal under Subsection (b) must:
(1)  promote the conservation of energy;  or
(2)  improve the efficient use of energy through activities that result in quantifiable energy savings, including:
(A)  energy audits of buildings;
(B)  technical assistance in reducing energy bills;
(C)  training to building operators and fiscal officers on various energy issues such as utility bill analysis and energy management techniques;  or
(D)  other technical assistance to programs for which funds are appropriated.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2305.041 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 65, 121(17), eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs › Section 2305.034. State Agencies Program

Sec. 2305.034.  STATE AGENCIES PROGRAM.  The energy office is the supervising agency for the state agencies program that may distribute funds through Chapter 447.  Projects funded under this section may include:
(1)  energy manager training;
(2)  energy savings performance contracting services, including:
(A)  education and training;
(B)  contract review and approval;
(C)  third-party contract review;
(D)  development and dissemination of guidelines;  and
(E)  identification of contract financing sources;
(3)  energy-efficient design assistance for new facilities, including major renovation;
(4)  projects for state building design standards compliance;
(5)  projects to create awareness of model energy codes at the local and state levels;
(6)  projects to develop and maintain the state's utility database;  and
(7)  other appropriate energy and information applications.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 66, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs › Section 2305.035. Alternative Fuels Program

Sec. 2305.035.  ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office is the supervising state agency for the alternative fuels program.
(b)  The energy office shall provide funds under the program to promote, facilitate, and support the use of alternative fuels in this state.
(c)  Among the projects that may be funded under this section are:
(1)  clean air projects;
(2)  educational projects;
(3)  demonstration and conversion projects;  and
(4)  technical research and training projects.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2305 - Restitution for Oil Overcharges › Subchapter D. Oil Overcharge Programs › Section 2305.036. Housing Partnership Program

Sec. 2305.036.  HOUSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.  (a)  The energy office is the supervising state agency for the housing partnership program.
(b)  The energy office shall promote the efficient use of energy in Texas residential housing through grants, partnerships, and loans.
(c)  Projects funded under this program may include:
(1)  projects to demonstrate commercially available cost-effective energy-saving techniques and technologies;
(2)  training and technical assistance in energy-efficient construction, design, or remodeling;
(3)  projects to provide energy education workshops or seminars for consumers;
(4)  financing for energy designs and improvements, energy-efficient appliances, and energy management systems;  and
(5)  funding of a weatherization assistance program through the Texas Department Of Housing and Community Affairs to benefit individuals of low income.
(d)  The ultimate beneficiaries of the program shall be residential energy consumers, primarily targeting low-to-moderate income households.
(e)  Nonprofit organizations, community action agencies, local governments, regional government councils, universities, utility companies, public housing authorities, community-based organizations, social service agencies, and other service-related organizations may serve as leads in establishing partnerships with the agency.
(f)  The energy office may require grant recipients to match a grant in a ratio determined by the energy office.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2305.064 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 521, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.