Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

SB 1836 requires the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to evaluate applications for certain affordable housing financial assistance using a standardized point system. It mandates scoring based on specific criteria including tenant income levels (aligned with existing funding priorities), rent levels, community support (measured via official municipal or county resolutions), guaranteed affordability periods, cost per unit, unit quality, and tenant services. The bill also adds a new requirement that all units in the development must have air conditioning, whether owned by the applicant or by a housing authority providing financial assistance. This affects developers applying for private activity bonds to fund affordable housing projects across Texas.