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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
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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
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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
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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!
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On Hurricane Harvey Relief
How will Texas help Harvey-ravaged communities? By Kiah Collier February 13, 2019 In September 2017, weeks after the remnants of Hurricane Harvey ravaged his
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Treasury, IRS issue final regulations, other guidance on new qualified business income deduction; Safe harbor enables many rental real estate owners to claim deduction
WASHINGTON — Today the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations and three related pieces of guidance, implementing the new qualified business
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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
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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
State of the State: Governor Greg Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered his State of the State, naming property taxes and school finance reform emergency items. The Texas Tribune reports on the
Senate: Hearing set on Property Tax (SB 2)
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,
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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
One on One with Speaker Bonnen
Join our media partners at the Texas Tribune for lunch and a conversation with House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, moderated by Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Friday, Jan. 18,
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1st Annual Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium a success!
The Texas Land Developers Association, in partnership with the Seller Finance Coalition, hosted its first annual Texas Home & Mortgage Symposium, with more than 100 seller financers of homes
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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 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
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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
Senate: Hearing set on Property Tax (SB 2)
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,
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