Texas HB164 amends regulations for migrant labor housing facilities, including changes to civil penalties and complaint processes.

Texas HB164 amends the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities by increasing civil penalties for violations and modifying the complaint process. The bill mandates the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to adopt rules for a penalty schedule that increases penalties for repeat offenders. It also establishes a process for submitting complaints about migrant labor housing facilities, allowing complaints to be submitted by various parties, including occupants, prospective occupants, and individuals observing violations.

Texas HB164 amends regulations for migrant labor housing facilities, including changes to civil penalties and complaint processes.

Texas HB164 amends the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities by increasing civil penalties for violations and modifying the complaint process. The bill mandates the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to adopt rules for a penalty schedule that increases penalties for repeat offenders. It also establishes a process for submitting complaints about migrant labor housing facilities, allowing complaints to be submitted by various parties, including occupants, prospective occupants, and individuals observing violations.