Tex. Nat. Resources Code Section 161.218
Work of Local Committee


(a)

A person who considers himself an eligible veteran under this chapter and who desires to benefit under this chapter shall submit to the local committee the forms prescribed by the board before he submits his application of purchase and sales contract to the board. If the veteran is a resident of one county and is seeking to purchase land located in another, he shall submit the forms to the local committee in both counties.

(b)

The local committee shall consider the forms and shall submit to the board a report concerning the financial responsibility of the veteran, if it is known, a statement of opinion as to whether or not the transaction is bona fide, a statement as to the amount the committee considers to be the reasonable value of the land in question, and a statement of the credit rating of the veteran applicant.

(c)

Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or (b) of this section, or Section 161.217 (Appointment of Local Committee) of this subchapter, the committees of the various counties shall function as provided by the board’s rules and may be abolished by the board if it is determined that they are no longer necessary.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2666, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 798, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Section 161.218 — Work of Local Committee, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.­161.­htm#161.­218 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

161.001
Definitions
161.011
Veterans Land Board Designated
161.013
Executive Secretary and Assistant Executive Secretary
161.014
Employees
161.015
Compensation and Duties of Employees
161.016
Fiscal Agent
161.017
Meetings of Board
161.018
Minutes of Board
161.019
Depository for Papers, Records, and Archives
161.020
Purchase of Supplies
161.021
Seal
161.022
Chapter Application to Successor Boards
161.023
Training
161.024
Conflicts of Interest
161.025
Equal Protection for Board Members
161.026
Removal of Board Member
161.028
Career Ladder
161.029
Performance Evaluations
161.030
Audit
161.031
Equal Employment Opportunity
161.032
Standards of Conduct
161.033
Public Debate Before Board
161.034
Complaints
161.035
Use of Technology
161.036
Negotiated Rulemaking
161.061
General Duties of Board
161.062
General Duties of Commissioner
161.063
Rules
161.064
Board Authority to Make Investigations
161.065
Oaths
161.066
Subpoena Duces Tecum
161.067
Forfeiture of Charter and Rights
161.068
Form of Instruments
161.069
Fees
161.070
Additional Fees
161.071
Pamphlets
161.072
Lease by Board
161.073
Contracts with Private Entities
161.074
Bond Enhancement Agreements
161.075
Information for Lending Institutions
161.076
Memorandum of Understanding
161.077
Communications Center
161.078
Website
161.079
Benefits Seminars
161.080
Confidentiality of Certain Information
161.0111
Sunset Provision
161.111
Issuance and Sale of Bonds
161.112
Installments
161.113
Interest Rate
161.114
Payment and Maturity of Bonds
161.115
Form, Denomination, and Place of Payment of Bonds
161.116
Manner of Execution
161.117
Signatures and Seals
161.118
Approval by Attorney General
161.119
Registration with Comptroller
161.120
Validity of Bonds
161.121
Bonds as Negotiable Instruments
161.123
Notice for Bids on Bonds
161.124
Security for Bid
161.125
Sale of Bonds
161.126
Replacement Bonds
161.127
Refunding Bonds
161.128
Bonds as Investments and Security
161.129
Taxation of Bonds
161.130
Constitutional Appropriations
161.131
Minority-owned Businesses
161.132
Women-owned Businesses
161.0141
Separation of Responsibilities
161.171
Money and Land Included in Fund
161.173
Investment of Money in Fund
161.174
Use of Fund to Pay Principal and Interest
161.175
Use of Fund to Pay Expenses Related to the Land
161.176
Use of Fund to Pay Bond Expenses
161.177
Purchase and Destruction of Bonds
161.178
Disposal of Excess Funds
161.179
Sale of Land and Land Contracts
161.180
Temporary Transfers
161.212
Appraisal
161.213
Sworn Report
161.214
Title
161.215
Purchase of Land
161.216
Cost of Land Sold by Board
161.217
Appointment of Local Committee
161.218
Work of Local Committee
161.219
Board Investigation
161.220
Exemption
161.221
Initiation of Sale
161.222
Purchase Payments
161.223
Board to Specify Terms
161.224
Time Limit on Transfer
161.225
Sale to a Nonveteran
161.226
Disposition of Land that Is Paid for
161.227
Lease of Land
161.228
Conditions of Leases
161.229
Deeds
161.230
Death of Purchaser
161.231
Subdividing Land
161.232
Conditions for Sale of Land
161.233
Down Payment
161.234
Sale to Other Purchasers
161.235
Rights of Surviving Spouse
161.236
Number of Tracts Purchased
161.237
Exemption from Certain Real Estate Transaction Laws
161.281
Selection of Land
161.282
Processing Applications
161.283
Purchase by Board
161.284
Appraisal and Title
161.285
Separate Transactions
161.286
Purchase Preference
161.287
Rules Governing Sale
161.288
Refund
161.0301
Internal Auditor
161.311
Board Judge of Forfeiture
161.312
Forfeiture by Board
161.313
Correction of Reason for Forfeiture
161.314
Time of Forfeiture
161.315
Notice to County Clerk
161.316
Effect of Forfeiture on Leases
161.317
Reinstatement of Purchase
161.318
Resale of Land
161.319
Resale of Forfeited Land
161.320
Late Payments
161.321
Vacating Premises
161.322
Enforcement of Forfeiture and Protection of Rights
161.323
Liability
161.324
Defenses in Lawsuits
161.361
Definition
161.362
Insurance Requirement
161.363
Insurance Contract
161.366
Insurance Not Mandatory
161.368
Collection of Premium
161.370
Cancellation by Insurer
161.371
Termination of Individual Coverage
161.401
Penalty for Certain Transactions
161.402
Penalty Relating to Certain Purchases, Sales, and Resales of Land
161.403
Penalty for Defrauding Veteran and State
161.501
Purpose of Subchapter
161.502
Definitions
161.503
Loans
161.504
Eligibility for Loan
161.505
Security for Loan
161.506
Initial Payment or Equity
161.507
Loan Payments
161.508
Fees
161.509
Late Payments
161.510
Combination with Certain Home Loans
161.511
Time Limit on Transfer of Land
161.512
Increase in Interest Rate
161.513
Foreclosure and Resale
161.514
Sale of Loans
161.515
Certain Rights, Benefits, Conditions, and Obligations Prohibited
161.1731
Custody and Investment of Assets Pending Transactions
161.1732
Lending Securities
161.2111
Report to Bond Review Board

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 161.218’s source at texas​.gov