88R7588 MZM-F By: Moody H.B. No. 1619 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the nature and functions of certain public facility corporations located in certain counties contiguous to the international border. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 392.0162, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 392.0162. AREA OF OPERATION OF AND PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATIONS CREATED BY CERTAIN MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES. SECTION 2. Section 392.0162, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) For all purposes, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a public facility corporation is a unit of government and the functions of the corporation are essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions if the corporation: (1) is created by a municipal housing authority that is approved to operate in the area described by Subsection (b)(2); and (2) owns or has an interest in a housing project that qualifies for an exemption under Section 392.005. SECTION 3. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.