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TX HB4601

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Cortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a down payment assistance grant program administered by the Veterans Land Board to help eligible veterans purchase new manufactured homes

  • Creates the manufactured home grant fund as a special fund in the state treasury, funded by 10% of sales and use tax revenue collected on manufactured homes, plus legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and investment earnings

  • Requires veterans receiving grants to occupy the manufactured home as their principal residence for at least three years before selling, leasing, or transferring the property, with the board authorized to waive this requirement in cases of death, bankruptcy, divorce, job relocation, or condemnation

  • Allows surviving spouses to complete purchase transactions if a veteran dies after filing an application

  • Directs the board to establish rules setting grant values, income eligibility limits, and repayment provisions if residency requirements are violated; takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a down payment assistance grant program for veterans purchasing manufactured homes and the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to finance that program.

State Finances

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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