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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on proposing the repeal and proposed adoption of new 10 TAC Chapter 7 Subchapter A, General Policies and Procedures; 10 TAC Chapter 7 Subchapter C, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), ??7.31-7.43 and directing their publication in the Texas Register for public comment.
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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 (Department) is authorized to adopt rules governing the administration of the Department and its programs;
WHEREAS, staff has assessed 10 TAC Chapter 7, Subchapter C, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), specifically ??7.31-7.43, and recommends amendments to better align the rules with funding requirements, update program terminology, improve clarity, and ensure consistency across program operations;
WHEREAS, staff also assessed 10 TAC Chapter 7 Subchapter A, General Policies and Procedures and confirms that the reasons for the initial adoption of this rule continue to exist, which is to have a rule in effect that specifies the general administrative requirements, responsibilities, and procedural standards that govern the Department's program operations;
WHEREAS, staff has evaluated these rules and recommends to the Board that there is a need for these rule sections to be revised, and adopted as new rules, in order to assist in the administration of their grants; and
WHEREAS, upon Board approval, these actions will be published in the Texas Register for public comment, which will be accepted from January 30, 2026, through March 3, 2026, and subsequently 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 action herein in the form presented to this meeting, to be published in the Texas Register for public comment...
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