Media Advisory
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Kristina Tirloni
Media Relations/Sr. Communications Advisor
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
221 E. 11th Street | Austin, TX 78701
512-475-4743
kristina.tirloni@tdhca.state.tx.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State Invites Input for Fair Housing Analysis
What: |
Public consultation meeting to gather input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal housing program funds. |
When: |
Check TDHCA Calendar listings for meeting dates and times. |
Where: |
Check TDHCA Calendar listings for meeting locations throughout the State of Texas. |
Who: |
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") Texas Department of Agriculture (“TDA”) Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”) Texas General Land Office (“GLO”) |
Why: |
Develop the state’s draft Analysis of Impediments (“AI”) to Fair Housing Choice. Feedback regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice, is welcome. |
For more information, visit https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/fair-housing/analysis-impediments.htm
About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or services in your area, please visit www.tdhca.state.tx.us or the Learn about Fair Housing in Texas page.
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