Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §§ 2306.185, 2306.186, 2306.269, 2306.358, 2306.6702, 2306.6713, 2306.6720, 2306.6722, 2306.6726, 2306.6728, 2306.6730, 2306.6735, 2306.6738, 2306.851–2306.853, 2306.921–2306.940 § 2306.921
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Sec. 2306.921. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:(1) "Facility" means a structure, trailer, or vehicle, or two or more contiguous or grouped structures, trailers, or vehicles, together with the land appurtenant.(2) "Migrant agricultural worker" means an individual who:(A) is working or available for work seasonally or temporarily in primarily an agricultural or agriculturally related industry; and(B) moves one or more times from one place to another to perform seasonal or temporary employment or to be available for seasonal or temporary employment.(3) "Migrant labor housing facility" means a facility that is established, operated, or used for more than three days as living quarters for two or more seasonal, temporary, or migrant families or three or more seasonal, temporary, or migrant workers, whether rent is paid or reserved in connection with the use of the facility.(4) "Person" means an individual, association, partnership, corporation, or political subdivision. Transferred from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 147 and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1099), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Section 2306.921 of the Texas Government Code establishes the foundational definitions that govern the subchapter regulating migrant labor housing. Key terms defined include 'facility' (a structure or group of structures with surrounding land), 'migrant agricultural worker' (a person who moves between locations for seasonal or temporary agricultural work), 'migrant labor housing facility' (any facility used for more than three days as living quarters for two or more migrant families or three or more migrant workers), and 'person' (any individual or legal entity). These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered by the subchapter's requirements, regardless of whether rent is charged.
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Property owners and operators who provide housing to seasonal or temporary agricultural workers should understand that Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.921 defines the threshold at which a facility becomes a regulated 'migrant labor housing facility'—generally when it houses two or more migrant families or three or more migrant workers for more than three days. Compliant operators typically assess whether their property meets these definitional criteria before determining which regulatory obligations apply to them. Because the definition applies whether or not rent is collected, operators who provide housing at no charge are not exempt from the subchapter's reach.
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Migrant agricultural workers and their families should be aware that Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.921 defines the types of housing arrangements that fall under this subchapter's protections, including facilities used for as few as three days when housing two or more migrant families or three or more workers. Understanding whether a living situation meets the definition of a 'migrant labor housing facility' is a first step in determining what rights and standards may apply. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with agricultural worker housing in Texas can help individuals assess whether their housing arrangement falls within the scope of this subchapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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