Sec. 31.1581. TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING. (a) If the legislature authorizes or the governor approves the transfer of title to real property to an entity for use as affordable housing, the division shall take possession and control of the real property and shall conduct the transaction as provided by the policy adopted under Subsection (b).

(b) The division shall adopt a policy regarding the method of transferring title to real property designated as suitable for affordable housing to an entity for use as affordable housing. The policy must include monitoring and enforcement provisions to ensure that the real property is used for affordable housing.

Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 685, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Redesignated from Natural Resources Code Sec. 31.158(d), (e) and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 17, eff. June 20, 2003.