In accordance with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' requirement for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 2105, Subchapter B, TDHCA is holding a public hearing on May 15, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, at West Texas Opportunities, 1415 East 2nd Street, Odessa, TX 79761, to solicit comments on the Draft 2026 LIHEAP State Plan and Draft 2026-2027 CSBG State Plan.

This is one of four public hearings being held during the public comment period for these documents which runs from April 25, 2025, through May 21, 2025.  At each of the hearings, the LIHEAP Draft Plan and CSBG Draft Plan will be presented for public comment. Persons may provide comment on the Plan either through oral testimony or written testimony. A representative from TDHCA will be present at the hearings to explain the planning process and receive comments from interested citizens and affected groups regarding the Plan.  

The CSBG Draft Plan describes the proposed use and distribution of CSBG funds for 2026 and 2027. As federal statute requires, not less than 90 percent of the CSBG funds will be distributed to the State's CSBG eligible entities and not more than five percent will be used for state administration, including support for planning, monitoring, and the provision of training and technical assistance. The remaining five percent will be utilized to fund state discretionary activities and for disaster assistance recovery.

The LIHEAP Draft Plan describes the proposed use and distribution of LIHEAP funds for 2026. LIHEAP provides funding for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

The LIHEAP Draft Plan and CSBG Draft Plan were presented and approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on April 10, 2025. As part of the public information, consultation, and public hearing requirements for LIHEAP and CSBG, the Community Affairs division of TDHCA has posted the proposed Plans on the TDHCA website.

Please visit the TDHCA Public Comment Center at https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/tdhca-public-comment-center to access the Plans.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters for the hearings should contact Rita Gonzales-Garza at 512-475-3905 or rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov at least three days before the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for the public hearing should contact Rita Gonzales-Garza at 512-475-3905 or by email at rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov at least three days before the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.