- (a) The rules established herein for Chapter 7 "Homelessness Programs" Subchapter A "General Provisions" applies to all homelessness programs, unless otherwise noted. Additional program specific requirements are contained within each program subchapter.
- (b) The homelessness programs administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("the Department") support the Department's statutorily assigned mission to address the problem of homelessness among Texans.
- (c) The Department accomplishes this mission by acting as a conduit for state and federal grant funds for homelessness programs. Ensuring program compliance with the state and federal laws that govern these programs is another important part of the Department's mission. Oversight and program mandates ensure state and federal resources are expended in an efficient and effective manner.
Source Note:The provisions of this §7.1 adopted to be effective December 4, 2016, 41 TexReg 9301.