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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an order adopting the repeal of 10 TAC ?1.8, Plan Requirements, Process and Approval Criteria for Properties Designated for Camping by Political Subdivisions for Homeless Individuals; an order adopting new 10 TAC ?1.8, Camping Plans Requirements and Process for Political Subdivisions; and directing their 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, the 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session passed House Bill (HB) 1925 which established new Subchapter PP of Chapter 2306 of the Texas Government Code, entitled Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals;
WHEREAS, Subchapter PP provides that a political subdivision may not designate a property to be used by persons experiencing homelessness to camp unless the Department has approved a plan as further described by Subchapter PP;
WHEREAS, 10 TAC ?1.8 establishes the rules for political subdivisions on how they can submit such plans, what they must include in the plans, and the criteria by which such plans may be approved;
WHEREAS, the current rule that relates to Camping Plan was last amended in September 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 an updated email address and minor technical corrections; and
WHEREAS, such proposed rulemaking was published in the Texas Register for public comment and no comment was received;
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 ...
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