Sec. 392.067. VETERANS HOUSING IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) In this section, "veteran" means a person who has served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or in the state military forces as defined by Section 437.001, Government Code.
(b) A county or municipal housing authority in a county with a population of more than 500,000 may borrow money, accept grants, and exercise its powers to provide safe and sanitary housing communities for veterans.
(c) As the authority considers necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter, an authority may enter into a lease or purchase agreement or accept a conveyance regarding real property as part of a housing project that will benefit veterans. The agreement or conveyance may include any restrictive covenants that the authority considers appropriate regarding the property. As the authority considers necessary and on the stipulation of the parties, the covenants run with the property.
(d) A county or municipal housing authority to which this section applies is not subject to the limitations in Section 392.014, 392.015, or 392.017 with respect to a housing project that benefits veterans as authorized by this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (H.B. 3358), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 3.16, eff. September 1, 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