In an effort to fund, once and for all, the lobbyist and the efforts of these two fine organizations, in 2018 we are stepping up to build a force of Texans at least 100 strong. These 100 Texans will pledge to donate $1,000 per year for 3 years so that these real state watch-dogs can […]
Texas 100 Launches! Read More »
Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34) will be hosting his Fifth Annual South Texas Weekend at the end of this month! We have a great group of Members flying out, and hope that you too are able to join us on the sunny island for great conversation, delicious food, fishing, and relaxing on the beach. Members joining
Invitation: Rep. Filemon Vela’s South Texas Weekend Read More »
From HousingWire: Bill to adjust TILA definition of points and fees passes House for third time The House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017, which would adjust the Truth in Lending Act’s definitions of points and fees under the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage rule…Read more.
Mortgage Choice Act approved by House of Representatives Read More »
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick welcomed a group of representatives from the Texas Land Developers Association and Seller Finance Coalition in his office during last month’s Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium, where he was presented with the group’s Legislative Champion Award for his support of Texas homeowners and property rights. Gov. Patrick presented the group with
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From the Fort Worth Star Telegram: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz sat down with Anna Tinsley before the Tarrant County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, the party’s largest fundraising event each year, where he was the keynote speaker Cruz firmly believes that Texas and Tarrant County will stay red this year — if party faithful head to
Ted Cruz believes red will trump blue at the polls this year Read More »
From the Washington Post: Kathleen Hartnett White, who once headed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, may no longer be in line to serve as a top White House environmental official….Read more
White House to withdraw controversial nominee to head Council on Environmental Quality Read More »
From the Texas Tribune: Rising property taxes are a legitimate political issue, driven by what elected officials and aspiring officeholders hear from their angry constituents. Local governments are on the other side of this, however, hearing from those same voters about deficiencies in schools and roads, crime protection and whatnot… Read more
Analysis: Tax breaks and big red fire trucks Read More »
WIMBERLEY FLOODS Did development along the Blanco River worsen flooding that killed 13 people and wiped out parts of Wimberley in 2015? A new study says so. Wimberley, the Central Texas town that’s located in “Flash Flood Alley” — known as one of the most flood-prone regions of the continent — is also part of Hays
