Texas Administrative Code
Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 25 - COLONIA SELF-HELP CENTER PROGRAM RULE
Section 25.4 - Colonia Self-Help Centers Establishment
Universal Citation: 10 TX Admin Code ยง 25.4
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Pursuant to Section RSA 2306.582 of the Tex. Gov't Code, the Department has established CSHCs in Cameron (also serves Willacy), El Paso, Hidalgo, Maverick, Nueces, Starr, Val Verde, and Webb Counties.
(b) The Department has designated:
(1) Appropriate staff in the Department who
are designated to assist the CSHCs in understanding the requirements of the
Program, provide training, and access CDBG funding to enable the CSHCs to carry
out Programs;
(2) Five Colonias in
each service area are to be identified by the UGLG to receive concentrated
attention from the CSHCs in consultation with the C-RAC; and
(3) A geographic area for the services
provided by each CSHC.
(c) The Department shall make a reasonable effort to secure:
(1) Contributions, services,
facilities, or operating support from the county commissioner's court of the
county in which a CSHC is located which it serves to support the operation of
that CSHC; and
(2) An adequate
level of CDBG funds to provide each CSHC with funds for low interest Mortgage
financing, Grants for Self-Help Programs, a revolving loan fund for septic
tanks, a tool lending program, and other Activities the Department determines
are necessary.
(d) Consistent with federal rules and regulations, as provided for in the General Appropriations Act, the CSHC in El Paso shall provide technology and computer access to residents of targeted colonias. Any CSHC may establish a technology center to provide internet access to Colonia residents.
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