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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an order adopting the repeal and new 10 TAC Chapter 26, Texas Housing Trust Fund Rule, Subchapter B, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program, and directing its publication 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, staff recommends the simultaneous adoption of the repeal and new 10 TAC Chapter 26, Subchapter B, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program, to clarify program administration requirements and update terminology;
WHEREAS, the repeal and replacement of 10 TAC Chapter 26, Subchapter B, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program was published in the Texas Register for public comment from March 29, 2024 through May 2, 2024, and public comment was received, staff has considered the comment, and is recommending to the Board adoption of the proposed repeal and replacement without changes in response to the public comment;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the repeal and proposed new 10 TAC Chapter 26, Subchapter B, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program, with the preamble presented to this meeting, are hereby adopted and approved for publication in the Texas Register; and
FURTHER 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 actions to publish the adopted rules, in the form presented to this meeting, in the Texas Register and in connection therewith, make such non-substantive technical corrections as they may deem necessary to effectuate the foregoing, including the preparation of the subchapter specific preambles.
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of repealing 10 TAC Chapter 26, Texas Housing Trust Rule, Subchapter B, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program and proposing a new 10 TAC Chapter 26, Texas Housing Trust Fund Rule, Subchapter B, Amy Young Removal Program is to further clarify program administration, update terminology and promote alignment with the Single Family Umbrella Rule.
The proposed rules were approved for publication for public comment by the Board at its meeting of March 7, 2023. Public comment for Subchapter B, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program was received and is included as Attachment C to this item. Staff received one comment from Phyllis McIntyre of Guadalupe County, Texas. Staff has summarized the comment, and the summary as well as the staff’s response is provided in the preambles. Staff does not recommend changes in response to the public comment.