Programa de Comunidades de Retiro Certificadas en Texas

(h) A community's certification under this section expires on the fifth anniversary of the date the initial certification is issued. To be considered for recertification by the department, an applicant community must: (1) complete and submit a new application in accordance with the requirements of Subsection (d); and (2) submit data demonstrating the success or failure of the community's efforts to market and promote itself as a desirable location for retirees and potential retirees. (i) The Texas certified retirement community program account is an account in the general revenue fund. The account is composed of fees collected under Subsection (d). Money in the account may be appropriated to the department only for the purposes of this section, including the payment of administrative and personnel costs of the department associated with administering the program. (j) The department may contract with a local or regional nonprofit organization to provide a service described by Subsection (g) to a community in this state. (k) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 214 (H.B. 1982), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Renumbered from Agriculture Code, Section 12.039 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(1), eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1197 (S.B. 1214), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013. Acts