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...
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, 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
On November 7, the Texas Senate’s Local Government Committee convened to discuss one of the state’s most pressing issues—rising housing costs. The meeting marked the committee’s final session on housing affordability before the 2025 legislative session begins. With...
On August 1, the U.S. Senate voted 48-44 against advancing the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), effectively halting progress on the bill. This legislation, which had passed the House with broad bipartisan support earlier this year,...
On May 9, Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont released his list of interim charges for the Texas House to consider ahead of the legislative session next year. The interim charges “set the foundation for House committees to gather insight from...
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