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George P. Bush: A Personal Touch at TLDA Gathering
The Texas Land Development Association (TLDA) recently hosted a gathering that excited attendees. Among the highlights of the event was an engaging speech by George
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
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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!
August Meeting hosted Plateau Wildlife & Land Management
For those of you who missed our August meeting, we were delighted to host guest speaker Tim Milligan of Plateau Wildlife & Land Management. Plateau
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,
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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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August Meeting hosted Plateau Wildlife & Land Management
For those of you who missed our August meeting, we were delighted to host guest speaker Tim Milligan of Plateau Wildlife & Land Management. Plateau
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,
Honoring our Founders & Champions
During the June TLDA General Meeting, the Association honored two families whose vision, commitment and perseverance paved the way for TLDA’s nearly 25 years of
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Start the New Year Off Right with North Houston REI
Do you want to know: What are the top 10 things you need to do for 2019 to be your best year? What not
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
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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
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.
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Tribune: Top Leaders Announce Property Tax Plan
From The Texas Tribune Texas leaders want voters to OK property tax revenue growth over 2.5 percent. They couldn’t get 4 percent in 2017. The
Analysis: Property taxes in Texas are high. Don’t expect the Legislature to change that
Texas leaders are promising property tax relief during this year’s legislative session. It’s unlikely that will lower your taxes, but it might slow future increases.
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January General Meeting
Join us Thursday, January 10th for our first meeting of the new year, with guest speaker William “Dub” Sutherland, of Kennedy Sutherland LLP in San
Rep. Garnet Coleman to Speak at November Meeting
Please make plans to join us THIS THURSDAY, November 8, for our monthly meeting, with special guest speaker The Honorable Garnet Coleman, Texas House of
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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
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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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.
Texas Election Recap – What it means to TLDA
From our Media Partners at the Texas Tribune: Greg Abbott sailed to re-election with a double-digit margin, easily besting his Democratic challenger, former Dallas County
TLDA to host Fundraiser for Senator-Elect Flores in San Antonio
Please join us in San Antonio on Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m. to meet our new State Senator Pete Flores, representing Senate District 19
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