Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §§ 2306.185, 2306.186, 2306.269, 2306.358, 2306.6702, 2306.6713, 2306.6720, 2306.6722, 2306.6726, 2306.6728, 2306.6730, 2306.6735, 2306.6738, 2306.851–2306.853, 2306.921–2306.940 § 2306.928
INSPECTION OF FACILITIES.
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Sec. 2306.928. INSPECTION OF FACILITIES. An authorized representative of the department, after giving or making a reasonable attempt to give notice to the operator of a migrant labor housing facility, may enter and inspect the facility during reasonable hours and investigate conditions, practices, or other matters as necessary or appropriate to determine whether a person has violated this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter. Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Under Texas Government Code § 2306.928, the state department responsible for overseeing migrant labor housing facilities has the authority to send authorized representatives to inspect those facilities. Before entering, the representative must give notice to the facility operator, or at least make a reasonable attempt to do so. Inspections may occur during reasonable hours and can cover conditions, practices, or any other matters relevant to determining whether the subchapter or its rules have been violated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of migrant labor housing facilities subject to § 2306.928 should be aware that department representatives are authorized to enter and inspect their properties after providing or attempting to provide advance notice. Compliant operators generally maintain facilities in a condition that meets the standards set out in the subchapter and its rules, and they cooperate with inspectors during reasonable hours. Keeping records of facility conditions and being responsive to notice from the department are practices commonly associated with smooth inspection processes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of migrant labor housing facilities have an interest in knowing that § 2306.928 gives the state department the authority to inspect their living conditions and investigate potential violations of the rules governing such facilities. If residents believe conditions at their facility violate the applicable subchapter or its rules, they may consider contacting the department to report concerns, as the inspection process exists in part to identify and address such issues. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with migrant labor housing in Texas can provide information about available enforcement paths and how to document conditions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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