| (a) Pursuant to Section 2306.582 of the Tex. Gov't
Code, the Department has established CSHCs in Cameron (also serves
Willacy), El Paso, Hidalgo, Maverick, Nueces, Starr, Val Verde, and
Webb Counties.
(b) The Department has designated:
(1) Appropriate staff in the Department who are designated
to assist the CSHCs in understanding the requirements of the Program,
provide training, and access CDBG funding to enable the CSHCs to carry
out Programs;
(2) Five Colonias in each service area are to be identified
by the UGLG to receive concentrated attention from the CSHCs in consultation
with the C-RAC; and
(3) A geographic area for the services provided by
each CSHC.
(c) The Department shall make a reasonable effort to
secure:
(1) Contributions, services, facilities, or operating
support from the county commissioner's court of the county in which
a CSHC is located which it serves to support the operation of that
CSHC; and
(2) An adequate level of CDBG funds to provide each
CSHC with funds for low interest Mortgage financing, Grants for Self-Help
Programs, a revolving loan fund for septic tanks, a tool lending program,
and other Activities the Department determines are necessary.
(d) Consistent with federal rules and regulations,
as provided for in the General Appropriations Act, the CSHC in El
Paso shall provide technology and computer access to residents of
targeted colonias. Any CSHC may establish a technology center to provide
internet access to Colonia residents.
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