REALTORS® Present Key Issues to Members of Congress
Armed with legislative talking points and demographic housing data, Federal Political Coordinators...
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Category: Governmental Affairs
Without Congressional Action, Flood Insurance Program Will Expire
June is an ominous month for Houston homeowners. June 1 traditionally marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. June 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Allison, the costliest tropical storm in U.S....
Read MoreHouston Residents Wishing to Protest Their Drainage Fee Should Act Fast
Throughout the month of May 2011, city of Houston residents should have received a notification of their anticipated monthly Drainage Utility Charge as part of the Rebuild Houston initiative. Rebuild Houston was approved...
Read MoreGov. Perry Signs Eminent Domain Bill Into Law
On Monday, May 23, Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 18, an eminent domain reform bill, into law. The legislation dramatically tightens restrictions on state and local entities’ eminent domain authority. The new law will...
Read MoreHAR Governmental Affairs Advisory Group Chairman Receives Gubernatorial Appointment
Governor Rick Perry’s office has announced the appointment of Mario Arriaga to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee. Arriaga will serve as a commercial real estate representative. The Real Estate Research...
Read MoreFundraising reception honoring Council Member Oliver Pennington
Join the Host Committee for a reception honoring Council Member Oliver Pennington, Houston City Council, District G When: Thursday, June 9 Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. At the home of Kay and Ned Holmes, 1623 River Oaks Blvd.,...
Read MoreGov. Perry Signs Bill Banning Certain Private Transfer Fees
On Friday June 17, Governor Rick Perry signed H.B. 8 by Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo) into law. H.B. 8 passed the Texas House of Representatives and Senate in May, and went into effect immediately upon the Governor’s...
Read MoreCall for Action: Tell Congress “No” to Down Payment Increase
The National Association of REALTORS® has issued a Call for Action asking REALTORS® to contact their members of Congress and let them know the detrimental effect that a 20% down payment requirement would have on home buyers and...
Read MoreBill Exempting Real Estate Professionals from DTPA Passes Texas Legislature
On Wednesday, May 18, the Texas Senate and and Texas House of Representatives approved SB 1353 by Sen. Kevin Eltife (Tyler), which would exempt real estate agents and brokers from liability under the Deceptive Trade and...
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May 14th Election Delivers Two Confirmed Winners of HAR Supported Candidates
The local elections held Saturday, May 14th yielded positive results for HAR supported incumbents...
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