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To authorize municipalities to implement community development programs with federal funds; defining terms; authorizing cities to acquire land for resale when necessary in community development; requiring correction of slum and blighted conditions prior to sale or as a conditions of sale; requiring deed restrictions consistent with defined community development programs; requiring adherence with laws governing municipal indebtedness; authorizing loans and grants of federal money for certain purposes and in certain circumstances; authorizing use of local funds for administrative purposes; providing severability.

Last action: Votes recorded

Author: John Traeger
Sponsor: Carlos Truan

Subjects:
BETTER COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1973, TEXAS
City Government--Finance
City Government--Land Use & Zoning
Economic & Industrial Development--General
ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS

House Committee: Intergovernmental Affairs ()
Senate Committee: Administration ()

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