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Dallas lawmaker seeks to end ‘rampant corruption’ in affordable housing tax credit process
Dallas area state representative Eric Johnson (D) announced earlier this year his intent to file a bill to “end corruption” related to the allocation of housing tax credits in the application process.
State Rep. Eric Johnson files “anti-corruption” bill to remove letters from QAP
From Dallas Weekly State Rep. Eric Johnson filed his "anti-corruption" bill, HB 4370, removes "letters of support" from state representatives, municipalities and and county officials that give elected officials "veto" power in the scoring process for housing tax...
Texas State Rep. Gonzalez files several bills addressing affordable housing
NEWS RELEASE This session, Texas State Representative Jessica González filed HB 2494, HB 2532, HB 3234, and HB 3272. Each of these bills plays a critical role in combating affordable housing crises in Dallas and around Texas. HB 2494, filed jointly with Sen. Royce...
State Rep from Austin files bill to overturn Texas’ ban on inclusionary zoning
From Austin-American Statesman Inclusionary zoning is being pushed by Austin City Council Member Leslie Pool. Pool approached Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, about the subject. Hinojosa responded by filing a bill to overturn Texas' ban on "inclusionary...
After Dallas case, Texas lawmaker aims to ‘eradicate’ affordable housing tax credit corruption
From Dallas Morning News Within the past week a former city council member in Dallas, Carolyn Davis, plead guilty to taking bribes from an affordable housing real estate developer. The case illustrates how giving elected officials the power to approve or disapprove...
Rep. Eddie Rodriguez files 3 affordable housing bills in Texas legislature
From KVUE Austin Texas State Representative Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) is making his priorities known on affordable housing. The District 51 representative, a district that covers the East and Southeast regions of Austin filed three separate bills in the House that...
Crapo Releases Housing Finance Reform Plan Outline
From NCSHA Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released an outline for housing finance reform legislation. The outline incorporates elements of many plans and principles for housing finance reform legislation that have been discussed by...
ACTION Campaign Update and Monthly Call, January 4
ACTION Remains Committed to Strengthening and Expanding the Housing Credit in the 116th Congress The National Council of State Housing Agencies will be holding an ACTION Campaign call on Friday, January 4 at 1 pm CST to discuss Housing Credit advocacy in the 116th...
U.S. House to Take Up Tax Extenders, Fix for LIHTC Veterans Projects
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady last night released a broad tax package that the House is expected to consider later this week. The legislation includes retirement and other savings enhancements, reforms to the Internal Revenue Service, and...
Dennis Bonnen says he has the votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House
Bonnen made the announcement at a press conference at the Capitol. State Rep. Dennis Bonnen announced Monday that he has support from 109 members to become the next speaker of the Texas House. That number, if it holds, is more than enough votes for him to win the...