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Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
Announcing Our Esteemed Speaker for the TLDA March General Membership Meeting
The Texas Land Developers Association (TLDA) is thrilled to announce the speaker for our upcoming March General Membership Meeting. Join us as we welcome a
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
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
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
Legislative Summary – 88th Texas Legislative Session, 2023
We are proud to present a comprehensive update on the work by the Texas Land Developers Association in the 88th Texas Legislative Session for 2023.
Legislative Update – May 24 2023
Dear members and stakeholders, We are writing to provide a vital update on the progress of several bills we’ve been closely monitoring in the Texas
Economy
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
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
Elections
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
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
Announcing Our Esteemed Speaker for the TLDA March General Membership Meeting
The Texas Land Developers Association (TLDA) is thrilled to announce the speaker for our upcoming March General Membership Meeting. Join us as we welcome a
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
Join State Representative Ryan Guillen’s Fundraising Reception on June 28th: RSVP Now!
Join State Representative Ryan Guillen for a Fundraising Reception! A State Representative Ryan Guillen is hosting a Fundraising Reception on Wednesday, June 28th. Don’t miss
Members
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
Announcing Our Esteemed Speaker for the TLDA March General Membership Meeting
The Texas Land Developers Association (TLDA) is thrilled to announce the speaker for our upcoming March General Membership Meeting. Join us as we welcome a
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
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
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
Save the Date for the TLDA Annual Meeting!
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
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
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
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
Speaker
Announcing Our Esteemed Speaker for the TLDA March General Membership Meeting
The Texas Land Developers Association (TLDA) is thrilled to announce the speaker for our upcoming March General Membership Meeting. Join us as we welcome a
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
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
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
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
Legislative Summary – 88th Texas Legislative Session, 2023
We are proud to present a comprehensive update on the work by the Texas Land Developers Association in the 88th Texas Legislative Session for 2023.
Texas Senate
Addressing Land Development Challenges: Insights from the 2024 Interim Legislative Charges
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
TLDA Sponsors inaugural Developers Coalition of Liberty Hill Event with State Representative Terry Wilson
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
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
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