House of Cards

Critics say the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs awards low-income housing tax-credits to undeserving developers.

"...at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) under scrutiny by criminal investigators, all appearances of corruption..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Tear-Down, or Fixer-Upper?

"...serious housecleaning appears to be in order at the TDHCA. Some commission members are less than impressed with the..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Conflicts, corruption, charges of favoritism: When will that TDHCA ever get its act together?

"...one of the most persistent critics of the problem-plagued TDHCA, and a co-author of last spring's Sunset legislation demanding..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Development peccadillos and Lost Austin kudos.

"...Spring Valley & the TDHCA..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Column

Will King Fisher Creek Beat the Clock?

A controversial Southeast Austin housing project rushes to open by a Dec. 31 deadline for federal support.

"...the fall as King Fisher scrambled to meet its TDHCA deadline. Residents of the nearby Kensington Park neighborhood, which..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

Despite a recent chastening by the Texas Legislature, the scandal-plaguedTexas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is stonewalling on an open records request by a nonprofit developers' group.

"...-- all in an effort to figure out whether TDHCA distributes housing subsidies fairly and effectively. In the last..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Deal of a Lifetime

TDHCA Board member Florita Bell Griffin is standing trial in a Houston federal courtroom on allegations that she, along with two co-defendants, conspired to profit from deals she helped approve.

"...of the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). So far, lawyers for the defendants have not disputed..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

A Sunset Advisory Commission staff report recommends a two-year probation for the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community affairs, but that may not be enough to save the ailing agency.

"...critics may be right. In fact, the report says, TDHCA has fallen so short of its mission to house..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Members of the state Bond Review Board and House Urban Affairs Committee push for changes in the Department of Housing and Community Affairs' tax credit subsidy process.

"...the state Bond Review Board had sent notice to TDHCA that it wouldn't approve the issuance of bonds to..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...tentatively called the Reserve at Congress. On Tuesday, after TDHCA, Trammel Crow, and Legal Aid failed to come up..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

TDHCA announces its latest tax credit allocations for low-income housing under unusual scrutiny, but critics of the agency find few improvements or surprises.

"...from the Sunset Advisory Committee to dismiss the current TDHCA governing board would send the gravy flowing thick to..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

TDHCA board chair Michael E. Jones says he's found a way to keep indicted board member Florita Bell Griffin from participating in official business; the fate of millions of dollars in federal tax-credit housing subsidies depends on whether Griffin agrees to recuse herself.

"...According to board chair Michael E. Jones, the next TDHCA board meeting has been set for July 15. Jones..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

How Austin Fared

Despite Austin's reputation as the most expensive rental market in Texas, the state Department of Housing and Community Affairs has approved only one low-income housing tax credit project for Austin this year.

"...at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) may have caused this year's affordable housing drought. In..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Expect some upsets at the state housing agency, as Gov. Rick Perry and the state Sunset Advisory Commission implement changes in the scandal-wracked department.

"...made much sooner than that. The terms of three TDHCA board members expire on January 31, and eyes are..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The state agency that hands out tax credits for low-income housing projects changes some provisions of its controversial tax-credit allocation process.

"...instructed the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations to review TDHCA's administration of its housing programs...."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The city gives a thumbs-down to subsidised housing.

"...Lost in the perilous and arcane TDHCA selection process was a 230-unit complex planned by a..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Parker Springs Developer Beats the (Reset) Clock

"...Tom McMullen and his team of lawyers asked the TDHCA board to give them another chance. McMullen claimed at..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

Applications for the state's tax-credit housing allocations are in, and once again, Austin will have to compete with surrounding bedroom communities for affordable housing tax credits.

"...through the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), is specifically designed for renters of low and moderate..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

A Sinking Foundation?

"...whose solid reputation earned the project extra support from TDHCA staff -- may not actually be the builder, according..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

King Fisher Creek: It's Back!

"...Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs. In January, TDHCA sent a letter to King Fisher revoking the tax..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The Springvalley Townhomes, an affordable housing project planned in Williamson County, won approval from the state housing agency despite a long history of problems with its developer.

"...with Springvalley Townhomes for tax credits last year, but TDHCA bumped them all in favor of Springvalley, which received..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Real legislative reform of the state's tax-credit allocation process is slowly moving toward the governor's desk.

"...to builders with inferior projects and questionable connections to TDHCA staff and board members. Last year, the state Sunset..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Texas Department of Housing and CommunityAffairs board members have begun questioning TDHCA staff guidelines for administering the agency's low-income housing tax credits, which critics say are arbitrary and too subjective.

"...Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs: Board members questioned TDHCA staff proposals for conducting the agency's largest housing program..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Florita Bell Griffin is indicted for allegedly conspiring to profit from her position as a governing board member of the state housing agency.

"...of the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), boasted before a commission of state lawmakers that an..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within

"...to numerous feasibility studies conducted by those outside of TDHCA after credits are awarded to ensure the project is..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

A Path Toward Permanent Housing in North Austin

Council approves funding for Espero at Rutland

"...the more valuable of the two LIHTCs offered by TDHCA, but it is also competitive; projects are scored on..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Nowhere to Go

The struggles of homeless teenagers and young adults often go overlooked in Austin

"...requires the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) to provide information to the Legislature on the number..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

The Rent Rub

Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs

"...result, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) had only $24 million in developer tax credits to..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Look What Blew In

City scores $900,000 after $400,000 loss

"...of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), a few weeks ago to request that they consider..."

Dec. 29, 2011 News Post by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...of the affordable housing pie. For more info, see www.tdhca.state.tx.us. – Cheryl Smith..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

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