Texas HB4840 amends the governance of municipal housing authorities, allowing for boards of five, seven, nine, or 11 commissioners.

Texas HB4840 amends the Local Government Code to modify the governance structure of municipal housing authorities. The bill allows for boards of five, seven, nine, or 11 commissioners, appointed by the governing body of a municipality. It also specifies that commissioners cannot be officers or employees of the municipality. Additionally, it exempts municipalities with 150 or fewer units from appointing a tenant or housing assistance recipient if they fail to fill a vacancy within 60 days of notice. The changes do not affect current commissioners' terms. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4840 amends the governance of municipal housing authorities, allowing for boards of five, seven, nine, or 11 commissioners.

Texas HB4840 amends the Local Government Code to modify the governance structure of municipal housing authorities. The bill allows for boards of five, seven, nine, or 11 commissioners, appointed by the governing body of a municipality. It also specifies that commissioners cannot be officers or employees of the municipality. Additionally, it exempts municipalities with 150 or fewer units from appointing a tenant or housing assistance recipient if they fail to fill a vacancy within 60 days of notice. The changes do not affect current commissioners' terms. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.