For all purposes, including the application of the Texas Tort Claims Act (Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), a housing authority is a unit of government and the functions of a housing authority are essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions. Provided, however, a housing authority shall be subject to all landlord obligations and tenant remedies, other than a suit for personal injuries, as set forth in any lease or rental agreement and in Chapters 24, 54, 91, 92, and 301 of the Property Code.
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 392.006
UNIT OF GOVERNMENT; GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS
Known as the Housing Authorities Law
The act spans §§ 392.001 to 392.104 (67 sections).
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Brenham Housing Authority v. Davies (2005)
Most recently applied in HOUSING AUTH. CITY OF BEAUMONT v. Landrio (December 2008)
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 677, Sec. 2, eff
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Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.