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The Texas Land Developers Association plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of land development in Texas. In light of the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges outlined by Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, there are several key areas of focus that directly impact land developers. This post aims to highlight specific challenges and opportunities […]
Are you seeking an enriching fusion of business insights and networking opportunities? Circle the date on your calendar because the TLDA Annual Meeting is right around the corner, and you won’t want to miss this remarkable event. Here’s everything you need to know: Event Details: Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Time: Starting at 11:30 AM
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Who wants to be a Texas House speaker? With the pending retirement of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, the lower chamber knows someone new will be in charge in January — but not a single member has so far declared their candidacy to seek the gavel. That’s quite the departure from the last speaker’s race
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For the last decade, Texas has been a job-creating machine. In fact, in that period, jobs have grown twice as fast here as in the rest of the nation. When Governor Greg Abbott announced in January that Texas Business Facilities Magazine had named Texas “State of the Year” for 2019—recognizing it as the best state
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With Gov. Greg Abbott resisting calls for a statewide stay-at-home order, local officials are tasked with deciding which businesses and employees are essential. This strategy means the rules differ from county to county, and many employees are confused about why they’re being called in to work. By Sami Sparber, Texas Tribune Shelter in place and
Without broader statewide orders for Texans to stay at home, local officials — and local circumstances — have made the state a patchwork of responses to the new coronavirus. By Ross Ramsey Only three COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the 22 counties in state Rep. Drew Springer’s North Texas House district, and he said
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Many of our members are seasoned developers, but there may be some who are just starting out. Land Development 101 has proven to be a great resource for those interested in or just entering this industry. Here’s a post on due diligence that everyone could use a refresher on. Now, during this time of
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Check out the January and February Kiplinger Tax Reports below. Kiplinger Tax Letter 2020-02-21 – Vol. 95, No._04 Kiplinger Tax Letter 2020-01-10 – Vol. 95, No._01_special Kiplinger Tax Letter 2020-01-24 – Vol. 95, No._02 Kiplinger Tax Letter 2020-02-07 – Vol. 95, No._03
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From American Banker: WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Oversight Council has identified the growth of nonbank mortgage origination and servicing as a new risk to the U.S. financial system, according to the interagency council’s annual report issued Wednesday. The report, which Treasury officials said in theory could be a blueprint for future regulation, pinpoints 12
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published 4 FAQs on the SAFE Act and the impact of the amendments to the SAFE Act made by § 106 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. You can access the SAFE Act FAQs here:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/policy-compliance/guidance/secure-fair-enforcement-for-mortgage-licensing-act/secure-and-fair-enforcement-mortgage-licensing-act-faqs/
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