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Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series I: Fair Housing Overview
01:30 PM
04/12/2016
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA and the Texas Workforce Commission?s Civil Rights Division. Learn the basics about Fair Housing in Texas and apply what you will learn in a review of case scenarios. This presentation will give general information about Fair Housing, including an overview of HUD?s new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.
Related Information: Click to register for the online webinar
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4/12/16 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series II: Reasonable accommodations and accessibility
10:30 AM
04/19/2016
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA and the Texas Workforce Commission?s Civil Rights Division. Learn the basics about the reasonable accommodation process: What is a reasonable accommodation? How should you respond?
Related Information: Click to register for the online webinar
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4/19/16 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Conference
08:00 AM
04/20/2016
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX Enhance your housing knowledge at the 2016 Fair Housing Conference. This conference is sponsored by the City of Austin Equal Employment & Fair Housing Office in Partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. Learn about:Disparate Impact, Joint Statement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Testing from every perspective (Tester, Respondent, Investigator), Dealing with Diversity in Fair Housing, Case Law Updates. Key Note Speakers include Timothy Moran, Deputy Chief Housing & Civil Enforcement Section, Civil Rights Division, DOJ, and Garry Sweeney, Regional Director, Texas Regional Office, HUD Fort Worth.
Related Information: Event registration
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4/20/16 | Austin, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series III: Tenant selection criteria & wait list management, fair housing considerations
01:30 PM
04/26/2016
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA staff. Learn about fair housing considerations for tenant selection criteria, wait list management, and affirmative marketing. The presentation will include information on House Bill 1510 and the potential impact on landlord liability considerations when renting to persons with a criminal background.
Related Information: Click to register for the online webinar
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4/26/16 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series I: Fair Housing Overview
01:30 PM
04/04/2017
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA and the Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division. Learn the basics about Fair Housing in Texas and apply what you learn in a review of case scenarios. This presentation will give general information about Fair Housing, including an overview of federal and state housing discrimination laws.
Related Information: Click to register for the online webinar
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4/4/17 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series II: Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility
01:30 PM
04/11/2017
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA and the Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division. Learn the basics about the reasonable accommodation process: What is a reasonable accommodation? How should a property respond? This presentation will include information on service and assistance animals.
Related Information: Click here to register for the online webinar
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4/11/17 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Training Presentation to Relocation Contractors
10:30 AM
07/11/2017 Fair housing training call with relocation contractors through the Health and Human Service Commission ("HHSC"). The relocation contractors utilize various TDHCA programs including Project Access and Section 811. Presentation materials focused on reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and information on HUD's guidance related to criminal background checks.
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7/11/17 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Presentation to Assertive Community Treatment Team with Austin/Travis County Integral Care
08:30 AM
07/18/2017
Austin/Travis County Integral Care
The Fair Housing Project Manager conducted a 60-minute in-person training with Assertive Community Treatment ?ACT? Team with Austin/Travis County Integral Care. The team utilizes various TDHCA programs including Project Access and Section 811. Presentation materials focused on reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and information on HUD?s guidance related to criminal background checks.
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7/18/17 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Single Family Programs: Fair Housing & Affirmative Marketing Under 10 TAC ? 20.9
10:00 AM
11/02/2017
Webinar
A new Fair Housing, Affirmative Marketing and Reasonable Accommodations rule went into effect on August 24, 2017 (10 TAC 20.9). Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is hosting an online webinar for single family program administrators of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, State Housing Trust Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program, Colonia Self Help Centers, and Texas Bootstrap Loan Program. The presentation will address highlights of the new rule, show the single family affirmative marketing tool, provide examples to help guide best practices, and answer questions. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters for this webinar should contact Suzanne Hemphill at 512-475-4595 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the training so that appropriate arrangements can be made.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions can be directed to Suzanne Hemphill at suzanne.hemphill@tdhca.state.tx.us.
Related Information: Webinar registration link
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11/2/17 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Summit, City of Austin
03:00 PM
04/02/2018
Austin Convention Center
500 Cesar Chavez St E Austin, TX The conference is recommended for academics, lawyers, housing agencies, advocates, housing counseling staff, community based-agencies, and housing providers discuss comparative perspectives of equitable housing practices, outline policies and trends in the provision of fair housing, and reflect on the differences in circumstances and approaches in different locales in the United States and the world.
Related Information: http://www.austinfairhousingsummit.com/
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4/2/18 | Austin, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series I: Fair Housing Overview
02:00 PM
04/10/2018
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA and the Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division. Learn the basics about fair housing in Texas including protected classes, discriminatory practices, exemptions, and fair housing testing. Participants will have a chance to apply their knowledge in a review of case scenarios.For further information please contact Suzanne Hemphill at Suzanne.Hemphill@tdhca.state.tx.us.Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters to participate should contact Suzanne Hemphill at 512-475-4595 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the event so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Related Information: Click to register for the online webinar
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4/10/18 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Webinar Series II: Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility
02:00 PM
04/17/2018
Online Webinar
Presented by TDHCA and the Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division. Learn the basics about the reasonable accommodation process: What is a reasonable accommodation? How should a property respond? This presentation will also include information on service and assistance animals. For further information please contact Suzanne Hemphill at Suzanne.Hemphill@tdhca.state.tx.us.Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters to participate should contact Suzanne Hemphill at 512-475-4595 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the event so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Related Information: Click to register for the online webinar
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4/17/18 | N/A |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Consultation, Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
01:30 PM
05/31/2018
Lufkin City Hall
300 E. Shepard Lufkin, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA"), in coordination with the Texas Department of Agriculture ("TDA"), is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
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5/31/18 | Lufkin, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Consultation, Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
10:00 AM
06/01/2018
East Texas Council of Governments
3800 Stone Road Kilgore, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA"), in coordination with the Texas Department of Agriculture ("TDA"), is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
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6/1/18 | Kilgore, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Consultation, Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
09:30 AM
06/05/2018
CAPCOG, Pecan Rm
6800 Burleson Rd Bldg 310, Ste 165 Austin, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA"), in coordination with the Texas Department of Agriculture ("TDA"), is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
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6/5/18 | Austin, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Consultation, Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
01:00 PM
06/06/2018
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
2910 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA"), in coordination with the Texas Department of Agriculture ("TDA"), is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
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6/6/18 | Corpus Christi, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Consultation, Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
10:00 AM
06/07/2018
Zapata County Courthouse
200 E. 7th Street, Ste 248 Zapata, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA"), in coordination with the Texas Department of Agriculture ("TDA"), is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
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6/7/18 | Zapata, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Community Consultation South Texas Border - Analysis of Impediments
01:00 PM
06/08/2018
Webb County Colonia Self Help Center
8116 TX-359 Laredo, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments
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6/8/18 | Laredo, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Fair Housing Consultation, Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
10:00 AM
06/12/2018
Van Horn Convention Center
1801 W. Broadway Street Van Horn, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA"), in coordination with the Texas Department of Agriculture ("TDA"), is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice
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6/12/18 | Van Horn, TX |
Fair Housing Listing | Community Consultation High Plains- Analysis of Impediments
01:00 PM
06/12/2018
Amarillo College Downtown Campus Rooms 112A&B
1314 South Polk Street Amarillo, TX The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") is requesting public input for the development of the draft Analysis of Impediments ("AI") to Fair Housing Choice. Input regarding fair housing issues, particularly issues affecting protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status; and the ability of those persons to exercise housing choice is welcome. This public meeting will be considered a consultation, and all input on the needs of Texans and goals for use of federal program funds is encouraged. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Nathan Darus at 512-475-0306 at least five days before a specific meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Those unable to attend a meeting are welcome to submit written input to Nathan Darus, c/o TDHCA, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941 or Nathan.Darus@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written input received by 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on August 10, 2018, will be considered as consultation for the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Related Information: Analysis of Impediments
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6/12/18 | Amarillo, TX |