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Press Release: Settlements over SAFE Act Education Requirements
The following press release, issued by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), was recently posted to their website. The press release announces forty-four state regulators
Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax
If you think about it, property taxes in Texas are a pretty sweet deal for the state government. Owners of homes and other properties don’t
Senate Republicans push for package of new laws to aid small business, retail investors
Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging young firms to trade on public markets, protecting retail investors and
Department of savings
Governor Abbott Appoints New Finance Commission Chair and Members
On April 6, Governor Abbott appointed Phillip Holt to Chairman of the Finance Commission of Texas. He has served on the Finance Commission since 2016.
Savings & Mortgage Lending Staff Serving Nationally
SML STAFF ON NATIONAL MORTGAGE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES SML has several members of its mortgage examination staff serving on national boards or committees. This
TLDA Response to Sunset Commission Recommendations
The Texas Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending (TDSML), which is the regulating agency of our industry, appears before the Sunset Committee this week, in
Developers
ICYMI: June Webinar – Development in the time of COVID
TLDA held its first summer webinar in a series this week, with special guests from Texas Regional Bank. In case you missed it, please click
Land Development 101
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
Latest Kiplinger Tax Reports
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,
Economy
Senate Republicans push for package of new laws to aid small business, retail investors
Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging young firms to trade on public markets, protecting retail investors and
ICYMI: June Webinar – Development in the time of COVID
TLDA held its first summer webinar in a series this week, with special guests from Texas Regional Bank. In case you missed it, please click
Texas & COVID-19: State Government Forum with the Texas Lyceum
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
Elections
Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. As the state’s housing market
Texas 2022 Elections
Texans will decide several statewide, legislative and congressional races in 2022. The offices of governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are among those that will
Events
ICYMI: June Webinar – Development in the time of COVID
TLDA held its first summer webinar in a series this week, with special guests from Texas Regional Bank. In case you missed it, please click
Texas Lyceum: Economic Recovery Forum
The Texas Lyceum recently hosted an online economic recovery forum on Texas and COVID-19. Click to watch Dale Craymer, President, Texas Taxpayers and Research Association,
Members
April 3 Valley Meeting – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
In light of the current COVID situation and Governor Abbott’s recent proclamation prohibiting groups of 10 or more gathering, we have decided to CANCEL our
Mortgage Lending
Press Release: Settlements over SAFE Act Education Requirements
The following press release, issued by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), was recently posted to their website. The press release announces forty-four state regulators
Governor Abbott Appoints New Finance Commission Chair and Members
On April 6, Governor Abbott appointed Phillip Holt to Chairman of the Finance Commission of Texas. He has served on the Finance Commission since 2016.
Regulators issue warning on growth of nonbank mortgage sector
From American Banker: WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Oversight Council has identified the growth of nonbank mortgage origination and servicing as a new risk to
News
Speakers Race is Anyone’s Guess – from the Texas Tribune
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
ICYMI: June Webinar – Development in the time of COVID
TLDA held its first summer webinar in a series this week, with special guests from Texas Regional Bank. In case you missed it, please click
Texas & COVID-19: State Government Forum with the Texas Lyceum
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
Periphery Tax
Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax
If you think about it, property taxes in Texas are a pretty sweet deal for the state government. Owners of homes and other properties don’t
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Join Texas 100 Today!
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
Property Taxes
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 86th Legislative Recap
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
The Living & the Dead
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
Property Tax Debate
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
Speaker
Speakers Race is Anyone’s Guess – from the Texas Tribune
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
Texas Lyceum: Economic Recovery Forum
The Texas Lyceum recently hosted an online economic recovery forum on Texas and COVID-19. Click to watch Dale Craymer, President, Texas Taxpayers and Research Association,
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 86th Legislative Recap
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
Symposium
TLDA Monthly Meeting – April 11
Please make plans to join us on Thursday, April 11, at 12 noon for our monthly meeting, at the McAllen Country Club, 615 Wichita Avenue,
2019 Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium a Success!
The 2019 Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium hosted a terrific two days of great information spanning a multitude of issues. With more than 125 attendees
Hotel Deadline TODAY
Hurry! Limited availability remains and deadline is today… Don’t get stuck without a place to stay. Austin fills up during the legislative session, and our
Texas Legislature
Speakers Race is Anyone’s Guess – from the Texas Tribune
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
Texas & COVID-19: State Government Forum with the Texas Lyceum
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
Upcoming Fundraisers – Please join us!
Two of our legislative allies, Senator Charles Schwertner and Senator Charles Perry, each have campaign fundraisers scheduled for this fall. TLDA will support them as
Texas Senate
Texas & COVID-19: State Government Forum with the Texas Lyceum
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
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: 86th Legislative Recap
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
The Living & the Dead
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
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