Tex. Local Government Code § 392.006
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 392.006, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 392.006. UNIT OF GOVERNMENT; GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.
Official statutory text
For all purposes, including the application of the Texas Tort Claims Act (Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code), a housing authority is a unit of government and the functions of a housing authority are essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions. Provided, however, a housing authority shall be subject to all landlord obligations and tenant remedies, other than a suit for personal injuries, as set forth in any lease or rental agreement and in Chapters 24, 54, 91, 92, and 301 of the Property Code.
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