1. (a) Applicable law.

   1. (1) The conflict of interest and procurement regulations prescribed by HUD in 24 CFR Parts 58 and 570 apply to all contracts, subcontracts, or subawards entered into as a result of, or in furtherance of, a TxCDBG award or contract.
   2. (2) In addition to the federal conflict of interest and procurement regulations, state and local procurement and conflict of interest laws apply.
2. (b) Match requirements. A community's cash match may not be obtained from any person or entity that provides contracted professional or construction-related services (other than utility providers) to the community to accomplish the purpose described in the TxCDBG contract, in accordance with 24 CFR Part 570.
3. (c) Administration and engineering services. Administration and engineering services may not be provided to a community by the same firm or consultant.
4. (d) Conflicting laws. In the event of a conflict between federal, state and local law, the more stringent provision shall control.

Source Note:The provisions of this §30.7 adopted to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 10395.