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Presentation, discussion and possible action on the appointment of Colonia Resident Advisory Committee members
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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, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.582, the Department is required to establish, operate, monitor and fund Colonia Self-Help Centers (CSHCs) in El Paso, Hidalgo, Starr, and Webb counties, and in Cameron County to serve Cameron and Willacy counties;
WHEREAS, in 2001 the Department opened two additional CSHCs in Maverick and Val Verde counties, as authorized by Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.582, to address the needs of colonias in those counties;
WHEREAS, in 2021 the Department opened another CSHC in Nueces County as authorized by Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.582 to address the needs of colonias in this county;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.585 the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee (C-RAC) is required to advise the Department's Governing Board on the needs of colonia residents and activities to be undertaken through the CSHCs;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.584 C-RAC members are required to be appointed by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Governing Board; and
WHEREAS, all C-RAC member terms expire on September 2, 2025;
NOW, therefore, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that 18 Texas colonia residents named herein are hereby appointed to the C-RAC to represent their respective county in the CSHC Program for four-year terms that expire on September 3, 2029.
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BACKGROUND
The Department is required to establish CSHCs under Tex. Gov't Code ?2306.582 to provide on-site technical assistance to improve the quality of life for colonia residents located in five counties (El Paso, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, and Cameron/Willacy). Additionally, the Department is authorized to e...
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