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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an order adopting the repeal of 10 TAC Chapter 27, Texas First Time Homebuyer Program Rule; an order adopting new 10 TAC Chapter 27, Texas First Time Homebuyer Program Rule; 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, Tex. Gov't Code ?2001.039 requires state agencies to review a rule every four years to assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rule continue to exist and this rule was last considered in March 2022;
WHEREAS, staff assessed 10 TAC Chapter 27, Texas First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) Program Rule, and confirms that the reasons for the initial adoption of this rule continue to exist, which is to provide guidance relating to the Texas First Time Homebuyer Program;
WHEREAS, staff evaluated the rule and the rule was in need of a revision to reflect a new policy relating to lien status of Department loans; and
WHEREAS, such proposed rulemaking was published in the Texas Register for public comment from February 6, 2026, to March 8, 2026, and no public 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 the proposed action herein 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 any requested revisions to the preambles...end
BACKGROUND
This rule lays out the parameters for administration of the Texas First Time Homebuyer Program. As part of the rule's four year rule review, it has been identif...
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