In accordance with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' requirement for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Texas Government Code, Chapter 2105, Subchapter B, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is opening a public comment period and conducting four public hearings to solicit comments on the Draft 2027 LIHEAP State Plan.

The Draft 2027 LIHEAP State Plan describes the proposed use and distribution of LIHEAP funds for 2027. LIHEAP provides funding for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).  The Draft 2027 LIHEAP State Plan was presented and approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on April 9, 2026. As part of the public information, consultation, and public hearing requirements for LIHEAP, TDHCA has posted the proposed Plan on the Department's website.

Please visit the TDHCA Public Comment Center at https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/tdhca-public-comment-center to access the Plan. The documents may also be obtained by contacting Rita Gonzales-Garza at rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov or by phone at (512) 475-3905.

The public comment period for the Draft LIHEAP Plan will be open from April 24, 2026, through May 15, 2026, at 5 p.m., Central Time. Written comments may be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Attn: Rita Gonzales-Garza, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941, or by email to rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov. Comments are due no later than 5 p.m., Central Time, on May 15, 2026.  

Any questions regarding the public comment process may be directed to Rita Gonzales-Garza in the Community Affairs Division at (512) 475-3905 or rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov.