Texas § GV.2306.581 - DEFINITION
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§ GV.2306.581. DEFINITION
DEFINITION. In this subchapter: (1) "Colonia" means a geographic area that is located in a county some part of which is within 150 miles of the international border of this state, that consists of 11 or more dwellings that are located in close proximity to each other in an area that may be described as a community or neighborhood, and that: (A) has a majority population composed of individuals and families of low income and very low income, based on the federal Office of Management and Budget poverty index, and meets the qualifications of an economically distressed area under Section 17.921 , Water Code; or (B) has the physical and economic characteristics of a colonia, as determined by the department. (2) "Community action agency" means a political subdivision, combination of political subdivisions, or nonprofit organization that qualifies as an eligible entity under 42 U.S.C. Section 9902. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1016, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 341 (S.B. 99 ), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.
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