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Key Texas Housing Bills on the Move
As the 2025 Texas legislative session hits its midpoint, housing legislation is taking center stage. With skyrocketing home prices, a shortage of affordable units, and increasing pressure on local zoning codes, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing forward...
TAAHP Advocates in Washington for Affordable Housing
This past week, TAAHP’s Government Affairs Chair, Meghan Cano and Policy and Regulatory Manager, Whitney Parra traveled to Washington, DC, for crucial meetings with the Texas Congressional Delegation. In collaboration with AHTCC, our federal partner, we worked to...
TAAHP Rally Day Recap
[custom-facebook-feed feed=1]On February 20, 2025, TAAHP’s biennial Rally Day at the Texas State Capitol marked a pivotal moment in our efforts to shape the future of affordable housing in Texas. This year’s event highlighted the growing influence of TAAHP and the...
TAAHP Making Strides in Texas’ 89th Legislative Session
As Texas' 89th Legislative Session continues, TAAHP remains actively engaged in advocating for the issues that matter most to our industry. We’ve made great strides so far, and as the session progresses, we want to keep you informed about the latest updates, our...
Bill Filings Reveal Housing as 8th Top Priority for Texas Legislators
As the 2025 Texas Legislative Session officially begins, over 2,300 bills have already been filed, signaling a surge in legislative activity compared to previous sessions. This increase reflects a combination of growing urgency among lawmakers and an influx of new...
The 89th Texas Legislative Session: Key Insights for TAAHP Members
The 89th Texas Legislative Session, which began on January 14, promises to be a pivotal moment in state politics. With significant power struggles, internal party divisions, and high-stakes policy decisions at play, understanding the session’s key dynamics is...
U.S. Legislative Landscape: A Focus on Tax Policy and Affordable Housing
The 119th Congress officially convened on January 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in policymaking with significant implications for the nation's affordable housing landscape. With Republicans controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate,...
Strengthening State Housing Tax Credit Programs
The national shortage of affordable housing continues to strain finances for millions of Americans, with the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) being the most effective tool for creating affordable rental homes, adding nearly 4 million since 1986. Over 25...
Texas Legislators Focusing on Single Family Housing in Affordable Housing Crisis
As the 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins on January 14, affordable housing has emerged as a key priority, with lawmakers focusing on property tax reform and local government regulations. The lack of affordable housing—defined as spending no more than...
TAAHP’s Year of Advocacy Leading to the 89th Legislative Session
As we approach the opening of the 89th Texas Legislative Session on January 14, 2025, TAAHP is hard at work preparing for a session that could shape the future of affordable housing in our state. With just 140 days to ensure that affordable housing remains at the...