Texas Utilities Code
§ 184.0125 — HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS
UT § 184.0125Title 4. DELIVERY OF UTILITY SERVICES · Part B. PROVISIONS REGULATING DELIVERY OF SERVICES · Ch. 184. ELECTRIC AND WATER METERING · Art. B. METERING IN APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
Statute text
View on source(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.
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.