Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 10	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PART 1	TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 6	COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER D	WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RULE §6.407	Program Requirements

(a) Each Dwelling Unit weatherized requires completion of a written whole house assessment. Subrecipient must perform the whole house assessment then let that assessment guide whether the Dwelling Unit is best served through DOE and/or LIHEAP-WAP funds utilizing the Energy Audit or Priority List(s) as applicable.

(b) Any Dwelling Unit that is weatherized using DOE funds must either use the State of Texas approved Energy Audit or DOE approved Priority List as a guide for installed measures. A Subrecipient combining DOE funds with LIHEAP-WAP funds on an individual Dwelling Unit or building may use the Energy Audit to justify all measures installed or utilize the DOE and LIHEAP Priority Lists together to address all measures allowed.

(c) Any Dwelling Unit that is weatherized using LIHEAP only must be completed using the LIHEAP Priority List as a guide for installed measures.

(d) If a Subrecipient's Weatherization work does not consistently meet DOE Standard Work Specifications Weatherization standards, the Department may proceed with the removal of the programs from the Subrecipient.

Source Note: The provisions of this §6.407 adopted to be effective December 2, 2021, 46 TexReg 8012; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8529