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 …
The Texas Land Developers Association (TLDA) was proud to sponsor the first Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill meeting January 12, 2024. As an advocate for sustainable and community-driven land development, TLDA sees such engagements as essential for connecting with and supporting the professionals who shape the Texas landscape. Engagement and Insights:The breakfast meeting, held at …
The Texas Lyceum recently hosted a State Government Forum on Texas & COVID-19, with State Rep. Dade Phelan, Vilma Luna, State Rep. Four Price for Texas, and State Senator (ret.) Kirk Watson. Take a look here.
The Legislature adjourned sine die (not another day) one month ago, and the veto period for Gov. Abbott has come and gone. It was one of the busiest sessions and yet fewer bills passed than have passed since the late 1800s – not necessarily a bad thing! Below are some articles of interest from the …
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Budget HB 1: Sent to Abbott on May 26 The state’s two-year budget plan calls for spending roughly $250 billion on priorities including public school funding, teacher salaries and early childhood intervention programs. Read more Property tax reform SB 2: Sent to Abbott on May 25 This bill, a top priority of Texas’ three main political leaders, would require voter …
The Texas Land Developers Association enjoyed its best session ever this year. After years of “unscrupulous-developer” being one word, the TLDA led the way in several key bills protecting property rights, promoting business, and preserving the Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending. Never before has the group been so well represented with hundreds of members …
Good news first: Wrap bill looks liken its going to pass. More good news: Last week’s committee hearings went well. Thank you to those who came to testify. Coming up: Senate Bill 2370 by Hughes, related to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision, will be heard on Tuesday, …
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From today’s “The Brief” on The Texas Tribune: Roughly three weeks ago, top GOP leaders unveiled their vision for a property tax reform proposal. But now, as yours truly and the Tribune’s Emma Platoff reports, few of those same leaders seem married to the bill’s pitch to cut the rollback rate to 2.5 percent. There …
On Wednesday, February 6, the Senate Committee on Property Tax, chaired by Sen. Paul Bettenourt, will take up Senate Bill 2, the property tax bill, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Public testimony will be taken until 3 p.m.
Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen today released the committees and chairmanships for the 86th Legislature. You can see the full committee appointments here. Senate committee assignments were previously released by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and can be found here.
