The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces the opening of a public comment period for the Draft 2026 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) State Plan. The public comment period begins February 20, 2026, and ends March 17, 2026, at 5 p.m., Central Time.
Please visit the TDHCA Public Comment Center at https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/tdhca-public-comment-center to access the Plan.
The comments/suggestions should pertain to the contents of the Plan and revisions you want to propose to the Plan. The Department would appreciate that comments include the rationale for the comment, though such is not required. The rationale, if provided, will assist the Department in the review of comments. When providing feedback, please reference the section of the Plan and your comment (e.g., V.8.4 T&TA Activities or Health and Safety Plan Section 3.0. Comment: Recommend removing/adding <insert recommended language>. Such revision is being recommended because <insert rationale>).
Written comments concerning the Draft Plan should be submitted to TDHCA, Attn: Gavin Reid, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941, or by email to [email protected].
A public hearing for the Draft 2026 DOE WAP State Plan will also be accessible to the public via the web link information below. In order to engage in two-way communication during the hearing, persons must first register (at no cost) to attend the webinar via the link provided. Anyone who calls into the hearing will not be able to provide comment, but the hearing will still be audible. Details for the public hearing are as follows:
- Date: March 11, 2026
- Time: 10 to 11 a.m., Central Time
- Register: GoToWebinar, follow this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1463956204124560981
Call-in Number (Audio only): (415) 930-5321, Audio Access Code 560-609-482 (if you plan to provide comment during the hearing and will be using your cell phone, the only way to give public comment will be if you have downloaded the GoToWebinar app. If you do not have the GoToWebinar app on your phone, you will only be able to listen in. The other option is to email your public comment to [email protected]. If you do use your telephone, once you are connected, select “Use Telephone” to listen in).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the online Public Hearing.
Local officials and citizens are encouraged to participate in the hearing process.
Written and oral comments received will be used to finalize the 2026 DOE WAP State Plan.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Rita Gonzales-Garza at 512-475-3905, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for this meeting should contact Rita Gonzales-Garza, 512-475-3905, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Personas que hablan espanol y requieren un interprete, favor de llamar a Rita Gonzales-Garza , al siguiente numero 512-475-3905 por lo menos cinco dias antes de la junta para hacer los preparativos apropiados.
If you have any questions, please contact Gavin Reid via email at [email protected].