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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an order proposing the repeal of 10 TAC Chapter 90, Migrant Labor Housing Facilities, proposing new 10 TAC Chapter 90, Migrant Labor Housing Facilities, and directing their publication for public comment 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 proposed rule changes are responsive to the passage of SB 243 by the 89th Texas Legislature (Reg. Session), which requires the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Department) to amend its current rule for Migrant Labor Housing Facilities 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, staff also recommends changes to the rule to clarify new civil penalties, expand the complaint and remediation process, and add new requirements for interagency cooperation, outreach, and education;
WHEREAS, additional rule changes are needed to add new specific program references to existing subsections in the rule which will help clarify new requirements; and
WHEREAS, such proposed rule action will be published in the Texas Register for public comment from November 21, 2025, to December 21, 2025, 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 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, incl...
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