Sec. 392.058. RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION. (a) An authority may research, study, and experiment on the subject of housing in its area of operation.
(b) An authority may investigate housing conditions and methods of improving housing conditions in its area of operation.
(c) An authority may determine where there is a slum area or a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary housing available to persons of low income in its area of operation.
(d) An authority may make studies and recommendations relating to the problems of clearing, replanning, and reconstructing slum areas and of providing housing for persons of low income in its area of operation.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Planning and Development
Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 392 - Housing Authorities Established by Municipalities and Counties
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of a Housing Authority
Section 392.051. General Powers
Section 392.052. Operation, Construction, and Leasing of Housing Projects
Section 392.0525. Letter of Credit Accepted in Lieu of Payment and Performance Bonds
Section 392.053. Public Meeting on Proposed Housing Project
Section 392.054. Notice of Public Meeting
Section 392.055. Rentals and Tenant Selection
Section 392.056. Acquisition, Use, and Disposition of Real and Personal Property
Section 392.0565. Purchases Made Under Federal Procurement Program
Section 392.057. Investment of Funds
Section 392.058. Research and Investigation
Section 392.059. Cooperation With Other Governmental Entities or Housing Authorities
Section 392.061. Eminent Domain
Section 392.063. Projects for Farmers of Low Income
Section 392.064. Corporate Name of Regional Housing Authority
Section 392.065. Miscellaneous Powers