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Texas Utilities Code - Section 184.0125. Housing For Older Persons

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§ 184.0125. HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.  (a) Section 
184.012 does not prohibit a political subdivision from issuing a 
permit for the construction of housing for older persons with 100 or 
more dwelling units.
	(b)  Before issuing a permit, certificate, or other 
authorization for the construction of housing for older persons, a 
political subdivision shall require that the construction plan 
provide for the requirements prescribed by this section.
	(c)  To qualify for the exemption provided by this section, 
the housing, at a minimum, must have:
		(1)  significant facilities and services specifically 
designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons or, 
if the provision of those facilities and services is not 
practicable, the housing must be necessary to provide important 
housing opportunities for older persons;
		(2)  at least 80 percent of the dwelling units set aside 
for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older in each 
dwelling unit;  and
		(3)  policies and procedures that demonstrate an intent 
by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of 
age or older.
	(d)  The owner or manager must adhere to the policies and 
procedures required by Subsection (c)(3).
	(e)  In this section, "housing for older persons" means 
housing:             
		(1)  intended for and solely occupied by persons 62 
years of age or older;  or
		(2)  intended and operated for occupancy by at least 
one person 55 years of age or older in each dwelling unit.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 18.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 
1999.   

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