Sec. 2105.058. PUBLIC HEARING BY CERTAIN PROVIDERS. (a) This section applies to a provider that receives more than $5,000 in block grant funds to be used as the provider determines appropriate.
(b) Annually, a provider shall submit evidence to the agency that a public meeting or hearing was held in a timely manner solely to seek public comment on the needs or uses of block grant funds received by the provider.
(c) A provider may hold a meeting or hearing under Subsection (b) in conjunction with another meeting or hearing of the provider if the meeting or hearing to consider block grant funds is clearly noted in an announcement of the other meeting or hearing.
(d) An agency's rules may require a provider to undertake other reasonable efforts to seek public participation.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.282, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Accounting, Fiscal Management, and Productivity
Chapter 2105 - Administration of Block Grants
Subchapter B. Development of Plan; Public Information
Section 2105.052. Contents of Plan
Section 2105.053. Public Hearings on Intended Use of Funds
Section 2105.054. Notice of Hearing
Section 2105.055. Public Comments
Section 2105.056. Public Information
Section 2105.057. Consultation Activities
Section 2105.058. Public Hearing by Certain Providers
Section 2105.059. Availability of Rules and Eligibility Requirements