10 TAC §1.8
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the
Department) adopts, without changes, the amendment to §1.8, as published
in the May 2, 2003 issue of the
Texas Register
(28
TexReg 3675) concerning the Board Appeals Process, and therefore, it will
not be republished.
No comments were received concerning this amendment.
This adopted amendment makes technical changes; eliminates the advisory
Board Appeals Committee; clarifies that tax exempt bond and tax credit applications
not subject to the State housing credit ceiling may use this appeal process;
changes the appeal period to seven days to be consistent with §2306.6715(c),
Texas Government Code; clarifies that the Board’s appeal is "de novo;"
adds a public comment provision; and provides a "good cause" exception to
hear appeals not submitted in accordance with the section.
The amended section is adopted pursuant to Section 2306.0321,
Texas Government Code (which requires that the Department adopt rules outlining
a formal appeals process).
This adopted amendment affects no other code, article or statute.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on June 4, 2003.
TRD-200303390
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Effective date: June 24, 2003
Proposal publication date: May 2, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 475-3726