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Out With the Old and In With the New: TWC Takes Over Administration of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act ( February 2005 )
On March 1, 2004, the Texas Workforce Commission formally assumed the functions of the now-defunct Texas Commission on Human Rights. The transfer of responsibilities, mandated by recent legislation, was finalized upon certification of the move by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. -
HUD Issues New Proposed Regulations forElectronic 2530 Filing ( April 2004 )
On April 19, 2004, HUD issued proposed regulations for the conversion of the 2530 process to electronic submissions. This rule, once implemented, would require participants in HUD-insured mortgage programs, Section 8 programs, and other programs to file 2530s electronically and to disclose participants on all levels of their organizational structure (beyond the three tiers currently required). -
Zoning Obstacles Facing The Developer of Senior Housing Options ( January 2001 )
According to Census Bureau statistics, the number of Americans over the age of 85 is expected to reach 15 million b. -
Marking Up to Market ( April 1999 )
This article discusses Secretary Andrew Cuomo's recent press conference describing a new plan for preserving Section 8 properties and HUD's 25 city lead based paint enforcement initiative. -
Employment/Economic Opportunities for Lower Income Persons and Businesses (Section 3) ( March 1999 )
This publication provides and overview of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that recipients of HUD funds (and their contractors and subcontractors) provide jobs and other economic opportunities to low-income persons, particularly public housing residents. -
Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims (Section 203 (h)) ( March 1999 )
This guide provides answers to commonly asked question about the Section 203(h) program that allows the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure mortgages made by qualified lenders to victims of a major disaster who have lost their homes and are in the process of rebuilding or buying another home. -
Right and Responsibilities of Tenants Living in Federal Housing ( March 1999 )
This guide provides federal housing tenants with their basic rights and responsibilities. -
Summary of Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( March 1999 )
This publication is a summary of the law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities conducted by HUD or that receive financial assistance from HUD. -
Civil Rights: No Housing Discrimination Claim Where Plaintiff Failed to Apply for Housing ( July 1998 )
Plaintiff, a Chaldean-American, alleged that he had visited an apartment complex and was advised by the manager tha.