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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
Sunset Report Released for Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending
As you know, the Texas Sunset Commission is conducting a review of the Texas Department of Savings & Mortgage Lending, along with the Texas Department
Developers
Austin Meeting set for October 17
Join us in Austin October 17 for an informational meeting and bring any friends or colleagues who may be interested in joining the Texas Land
Starr County Judge Eloy Vera joins TLDA at October meeting
Please make plans to join us for the October general membership meeting on Thursday, October 3, at the McAllen Country Club with special guest Starr
Economy
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,
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Events
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
Austin Meeting set for October 17
Join us in Austin October 17 for an informational meeting and bring any friends or colleagues who may be interested in joining the Texas Land
Members
Starr County Judge Eloy Vera joins TLDA at October meeting
Please make plans to join us for the October general membership meeting on Thursday, October 3, at the McAllen Country Club with special guest Starr
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
Save the Date for next 2 Meetings
Mark your calendars and save the date for our next two bi-monthly membership meetings: Thursday, October 3 and Thursday, December 5. More details to come!
Mortgage Lending
RMLO Class Scheduled for September
We are happy to share with you the details for this year’s RMLO CE class here. Please take special note of the deadlines. Payment is due by September 9,
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
From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB has recently released a list of questions and answers pertaining to compliance with the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule. You can read access it
News
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,
Keeping Texas Moving
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
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Property Taxes
Last week’s Legislative recap…property taxes and other news you can use
Texas Secretary of State has finally apologized for issuing a premature press release saying 96,000 Texas voters were registered illegally. However, The Texas Tribune reports that
Texas Tribune: Under the Dome
Watch this: The Texas Tribune’s latest episode in the “Under the Dome” series is out today. This one looks at the challenges state lawmakers face
New Property Tax Proposal Enters the Discussion
A new proposal to cut school property taxes in Texas perfectly outlines the political problem facing lawmakers: It’s terribly expensive, and other taxes have to
Speaker
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
Committees Named for Texas House & Senate
Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen today released the committees and chairmanships for the 86th Legislature. You can see the full committee appointments here.
State Budgets Filed – Let the Negotiating Begin
Texas House proposes massive increase for public school funding The proposed budget would increase state funds for education by about 17 percent but cut funding
Symposium
Thank you to our new sponsors!
Thank you to our wonderful Texas Home & Mortgage Sponsors! There’s still time to sponsor – contact txlanddev@gmail.com for more information. We are grateful for
SAVE THE DATE – 2nd Annual Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium!
The 2nd annual Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium has been set for Tuesday, March 5 & Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Austin! Click here to
Texas Legislature
Texas Monthly names the Best & Worst for 2019
Following every legislative session, our friends at Texas Monthly publish their much anticipated list of the session’s best and worst legislators. Click here to read
TribTalk: The 2019 Texas House, from right to left
The Texas Legislature’s 2019 regular session is over, the votes on bills have been cast, and we have everything we need to rank Texas House
Austin Business Journal: Shot clock’ bill resets development review time
Shot clock’ bill resets development review time As Austin city leaders had their attention focused on the 3.5 percent tax cap that moved through
Texas Senate
TLDA – Best Session Ever
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
Legislative Update: Bill Hearings & Issues of Concern
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
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
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