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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an order proposing the repeal of 10 TAC §1.15, Integrated Housing Rule; an order proposing new 10 TAC §1.15, Integrated Housing Rule; and directing their publication for public comment in the Texas Register
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code §2306.053, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) is authorized to adopt rules governing the administration of the Department and its programs;
WHEREAS, the provision of integrated housing through the Department’s programs is authorized by Tex. Gov’t Code §2306.111(g), which directs that the Department’s funding priorities should provide that funds are awarded, when feasible, based on a project’s ability to provide integrated affordable housing;
WHEREAS, the current rule that relates to Integrated Housing was last amended in March 2021 and is in need of revisions, and such revisions are being proposed through the repeal of the current rule and a simultaneous new rule to be proposed in its place;
WHEREAS, the needed revisions include updates to references and minor technical corrections; and
WHEREAS, such proposed rulemaking will be published in the Texas Register for public comment and subsequently returned to the Board for final adoption;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director and his designees be and each of them hereby are authorized, empowered, and directed, for and on behalf of the Department, to cause the proposed actions herein in the form presented to this meeting, to be published in the Texas Register for public comment, and in connection therewith, make such non-substantive technical corrections as they may deem necessary to effectuate the foregoing including any requested revisions to the preambles.
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BACKGROUND
Tex. Gov’t Code §2306.111(g) directs that the Department’s funding priorities should provide that funds be awarded, when feasible, based on a project’s ability to provide integrated affordable housing. The related rule at 10 TAC §1.15 ensures that housing developments that are subject to the rule do not restrict occupancy solely to households with disabilities, with a maximum integration limit dependent on the size of the housing development. The current rule was last amended in March 2021. Changes include updates to references and minor technical corrections.
Behind the preamble for the proposed amendment the rule is shown reflecting the proposed changes. This rule will be released for public comment and returned to the Board for final adoption.