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TX SB591

TX SB591
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
05/04/2021
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Local Government Code to allow public facility corporations, including those created by housing authorities, to finance, own, or operate multifamily residential developments, provided they comply with certain requirements. The bill establishes additional requirements for public facility corporations to receive beneficial tax treatment, such as reserving a percentage of units for lower-income housing, limiting rent for those units, and prohibiting discrimination against housing voucher participants. The bill also specifies when these new provisions apply to multifamily developments approved or acquired before the effective date of the bill.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/17/2021)

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