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What the Texas Legislature May Do Next Year
Real estate is always on the agenda when the Texas Legislature is in session. That’s why Texas REALTORS® work closely with lawmakers to...
Ernest Enriquez
Dec 11, 20181 min read
Waco REALTORS® Earn Victory Against Landfill Expansion
The Waco Association of REALTORS® saw a great victory in August after successfully engaging in a years-long fight against a proposed...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 10, 20181 min read
Could you get elected?
Maybe you’ve always wanted to run for office. Maybe you’re just toying with the idea. Or maybe you’re already on the ballot. Whatever...
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 12, 20181 min read
Flood Insurance is at Risk—Take Action Now
The National Association of REALTORS® has issued an important call for action to REALTORS®. The goal: Urge Congress to pass legislation...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 27, 20181 min read
This Texas Supreme Court Ruling is a Significant Win for Texas Property Rights
Private-property rights in Texas gained a huge victory last month when the Texas Supreme Court unanimously sided with a San Antonio-area...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 6, 20181 min read


Runoff Recap: Great for Texas Real Estate
The May 22 primary runoff election in Texas proved to be an outstanding night for REALTOR®-supported candidates: 73% of...
Ernest Enriquez
May 24, 20181 min read
You helped Texas property owners on Tuesday
Thank you, Texas REALTORS®. Your dedication to electing pro-real estate candidates showed in the March 6 primary elections: 80% of...
Ernest Enriquez
Mar 8, 20182 min read
NAR recognizes your local advocacy efforts
The National Association of REALTORS® has two new ways to recognize your grassroots advocacy efforts, and several local associations in...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 21, 20181 min read
Texas receives national honors for record fundraising year
Texas REALTORS® don’t just advocate for clients during transactions—they also advocate for real estate at all levels of government. Texas...
Ernest Enriquez
Feb 1, 20181 min read
What the tax reform law means for you and your clients
President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as passed by Congress. All individual provisions of the measure are generally effective...
Ernest Enriquez
Jan 4, 20182 min read
New annexation law improves Texas property rights
Once a new law takes effect December 1, 2017, many Texans who live in areas outside of city limits—known as extraterritorial...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 29, 20172 min read
How Texas real estate won big on Election Day
The November 7 election was a great example of the many ways Texas REALTORS® engage at the state and local level. Communities across...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 8, 20172 min read
Vote for Texas homeowners today
Today is Election Day, and no matter where you live in the state, you have seven constitutional amendments on your ballot. One of these...
Ernest Enriquez
Nov 7, 20171 min read
How to be a superhero for Texas homeowners
This post was written by TAR Political Affairs Director Brandon Alderete. We’ve all heard variations of the phrase about heroes who have...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 31, 20171 min read
Help Texas homeowners with your vote
Homeownership is the best way for most people to build wealth, but many Texas homeowners can’t access the equity in their homes because...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 23, 20171 min read
Tell Congress: Support tax reform that doesn’t hurt Texans
You’ve likely been hearing about proposals to reform the federal tax system. But even though Congress is finally tackling long-overdue...
Ernest Enriquez
Oct 19, 20171 min read
TAR clarifies misinformation about new homeowners insurance law
As the remnants of Hurricane Harvey make their way out of Texas, attention now focuses on rebuilding efforts in the communities affected...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 29, 20172 min read
Your clients’ flood insurance coverage is at risk—take action NOW
The National Flood Insurance Program helps thousands of Texans in all regions of the state protect their property from flooding losses …...
Ernest Enriquez
Aug 23, 20171 min read
Why TAR is back at the Texas Capitol
Our work at the Texas Capitol this year isn’t done yet. After the regular session of the 85th Texas Legislature concluded on May 29, Gov....
Ernest Enriquez
Jul 18, 20173 min read
Watch a two-minute recap of the legislative session
With the governor’s vetoes and approvals of bills last week, the regular session of the 85th Texas Legislature has come to an end. Watch...
Ernest Enriquez
Jun 21, 20172 min read
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