(a) Persons receiving or benefiting from Texas HTF funds, as determined by the Department, may not be currently delinquent or in default with child support, government loans, or any other debt owed to the State of Texas.
(b) The activities described in paragraphs (1) - (8) of this subsection are prohibited in relation to the origination of a Texas HTF loan, but may be charged as an allowable cost by a third party lender for the origination of all other loans originated in connection with a Texas HTF loan:
  (1) Payment of delinquent property taxes or related fees or charges on properties to be assisted with Texas HTF funds;
  (2) Loan origination fees;
  (3) Application fees;
  (4) Discount fees;
  (5) Underwriter fees;
  (6) Loan processing fees;
  (7) Loan servicing fees; and
  (8) Other fees not approved by the Department in writing prior to expenditure.

Source Note: The provisions of this §26.5 adopted to be effective March 28, 2024, 49 TexReg 1908