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 § 2306.931
ENFORCEMENT; ADOPTION OF RULES.
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Sec. 2306.931. ENFORCEMENT; ADOPTION OF RULES. (a) The department shall enforce this subchapter.(b) The board shall adopt rules to protect the health and safety of persons living in migrant labor housing facilities.(c) The board by rule shall adopt standards for living quarters at a migrant labor housing facility, including standards relating to:(1) construction of the facility;(2) sanitary conditions;(3) water supply;(4) toilets;(5) sewage disposal;(6) storage, collection, and disposal of refuse;(7) light and air;(8) safety requirements;(9) fire protection;(10) equipment;(11) maintenance and operation of the facility; and(12) any other matter appropriate or necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the occupants.(d) An employee or occupant of a migrant labor housing facility who uses the sanitary or other facilities furnished for the convenience of employees or occupants shall comply with the rules adopted under Subsection (b) or (c).(e) The board by rule shall adopt minimum standards for issuing, revoking, or suspending a license issued 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.
Section 2306.931 of the Texas Government Code establishes that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is responsible for enforcing the rules governing migrant labor housing facilities. The governing board is required to adopt rules protecting the health and safety of residents, covering a broad range of physical and operational standards—from construction and sanitation to fire protection and refuse disposal. The section also sets out that both employees and occupants who use shared facilities at such housing must follow those adopted rules, and that the board must establish minimum standards for issuing, revoking, or suspending facility licenses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of migrant labor housing facilities in Texas must be aware that under Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.931, the department actively enforces compliance with board-adopted standards across a wide range of facility conditions, including construction quality, sanitation, water supply, sewage disposal, fire protection, and general maintenance. A compliant operator typically maintains the facility in accordance with all rules adopted under this section, ensures that shared amenities meet the required standards, and holds a valid license that satisfies the board's minimum issuance criteria. Because the board retains authority to revoke or suspend licenses under § 2306.931(e), operators generally keep documentation of ongoing maintenance and inspections to demonstrate continued compliance.
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 in Texas are protected by the health and safety standards that the board is required to adopt under Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.931, covering everything from sanitary conditions and water supply to fire protection and facility maintenance. If conditions at a facility appear to fall short of these standards, occupants may have grounds to raise concerns with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, which is the designated enforcement authority under this section. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with migrant labor housing law can help residents understand what the board's adopted rules require and what options may be available when those standards are not met.
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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