Washington, June 2 -- Congressman Lance Gooden issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Lance Gooden sent a letter to the Dallas Housing Authority requesting answers and greater transparency regarding housing placement trends and neighborhood concentration concerns in Kaufman County. The letter responds to concerns raised by homeowners in the Gateway Parks subdivision in Forney about Housing Choice Vouchers and federal housing policies contributing to increased institutional investor ownership and neighborhood instability. "Families in Kaufman County deserve transparency and confidence that federal housing policies are being implemented responsibly," said Rep. Gooden. "Housing programs should support both homeowners and r...