Sec. 392.063. PROJECTS FOR FARMERS OF LOW INCOME. (a) A county, regional, or merged housing authority may borrow money, accept grants, and exercise its powers to provide housing for farmers of low income.
(b) As the authority considers necessary to assure the achievement of the objectives of this chapter, in connection with a project for farmers of low income an authority may enter into a lease or purchase agreement, accept a conveyance, and rent or sell housing that is part of the project to or for farmers of low income. The lease, agreement, or conveyance may include covenants that the authority considers appropriate regarding the housing and the land described in the instrument. If the authority considers it necessary and on the stipulation of the parties, the covenants run with the land.
(c) The owner of a farm operated, or worked on, by farmers of low income in need of safe and sanitary housing may file an application with a county, regional, or merged housing authority requesting that the authority provide safe and sanitary housing for the farmers. The housing authority shall consider the applications in connection with the formulation of projects or programs to provide housing for farmers of low income.
(d) A county or regional housing authority is not subject to the limitations in Subsections (c) and (d) of Section 392.055 in respect to housing projects for farmers of low income.
(e) This section does not limit other powers of a housing authority.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (H.B. 2975), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.
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