(a) The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance and procedures for the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES (ESG CARES) programs as authorized by Tex. Gov't Code § RSA 2306.053. ESG and ESG CARES funds are federal funds awarded to the State of Texas by HUD and administered by the Department.(b) The regulations relating to ESG and ESG CARES, located in this subchapter, govern the administration of funds and establish policies and procedures for use of ESG funds to meet the purposes contained in Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 11371 - RSA 11378) (the Act), as amended by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH Act).(c) In addition to this subchapter, a Subrecipient shall comply with the regulations applicable to the ESG and ESG CARES programs as set forth in Chapters 1 and 2 of this title (relating to Administration and Enforcement, respectively), Subchapter A of Chapter 7 of this title (relating to General Policies and Procedures) and as set forth in 24 CFR Parts 5, 91, and 576 (the Federal Regulations). A Subrecipient must also follow all other applicable federal and state statutes and the regulations established in this chapter, relating to Homelessness Programs, as amended or supplemented.(d) In the event that Congress, the Texas Legislature, or HUD add or change any statutory or regulatory requirements, special conditions, or waivers concerning the use or administration of these funds, a Subrecipient shall comply with such requirements at the time they become effective.10 Tex. Admin. Code § 7.31
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 12, March 22, 2019, TexReg 1509, eff. 3/25/2019; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 23, June 5, 2020, TexReg 3764, eff. 6/11/2020; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 26, July 1, 2022, TexReg 3805, eff. 7/7/2022