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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the proposed repeal of 10 TAC ?10.802, Written Policies and Procedures; proposed new 10 TAC ?10.802, Written Policies and Procedures; 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, staff proposes changes to 10 TAC ?10.802, Written Policies and Procedures to incorporate changes made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to 24 CFR Part 92 by the 2025 HOME Final Rule;
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to 10 TAC ?10.802 clarify notification requirements to tenants that reside in units governed under the HOME program, and revise the number of methods of contact for a HOME property that must be in a Developments Written Policies and Procedures;
WHEREAS, staff is also recommending a change to the means by which a property owner with multifamily development loan funds which utilize Contracts, can effectuate a tenant leasing preference that is not required by the Department or another fund source, but impacts Department units, to make this process less onerous; and
WHEREAS, such proposed rulemaking will be published in the Texas Register to receive public comment from January 30, 2026, to March 3, 2026, and 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 repeal of 10 TAC ?10.802 Written Policies and Procedures, and the proposed new 10 TAC ?10.802 Written Policies and Procedures, are approved for publication in the Texas Register for public comment, and in connection therewith, make such non-substanti...
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