| (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 §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 in this subchapter, relating to
ESG and ESG CARES, 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 - 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.
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