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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an order adopting the repeal, and new 10 TAC Chapter 90, Migrant Labor Housing Facilities, to be adopted 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, at the November 6, 2025, the Board approved for publication and public comment in the Texas Register the repeal and proposed new 10 TAC Chapter 90, Migrant Labor Housing Facilities;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 243 (SB 243) passed by the 89th Texas Legislature (Reg. Session) requires the Department to adopt rules necessary to implement Tex. Gov't Code ??2306.933 to 2306.940 and to ensure compliance with Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 2306, Subchapter LL;
WHEREAS, public comment was accepted from November 21, 2025, to December 21, 2025, and staff received comments from one entity and has prepared a reasoned response reflected in the preamble attached; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this repeal and new 10 TAC Chapter 90, will be published in the Texas Register;
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 adopted actions for 10 TAC Chapter 90, Migrant Labor Housing Facilities, in the form presented to this meeting, to be published 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 Department has the responsibility for the State of Texas to oversee Migrant Labor Housing Facilities, and SB 243 added new provisions to that oversight and administration. Those changes include an enhanced complaint proces...
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