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The First Issue of the Austin Bound Newsletter is Out!
Click here to find out more about Rally Day logistics including a schedule of events and bus pickup locations. Things have changed a bit from years past so take that to note. Also, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Speaker Straus will be speaking to us that morning!
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New Rally Day Testmonials Added
Want to know why you should attend Rally Day? Hear it straight from some the industry’s most prominent leaders.
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House Contemplates Appropriations Bill
HOUSE – The House met in joint session with the Senate for the inauguration on Tuesday. Representative Jim Pitts (R-Waxahachie) sponsor of HB 1, the general appropriations bill which he filed on Tuesday, answered questions from House members about the budget. He explained that HB 1 reflected the guidelines given him by Speaker Straus to 1) Not raise taxes; 2) Not use the Rainy Day Fund; and 3) Show an honest effort to shrink the size of Texas government. He said that HB 1 is within the projected income of the state for the next biennium and under current estimates will leave around $100 million to be appropriated. Continue reading
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David Dewhurst Sworn in, Senate Rules Modified
SENATE – On Tuesday, David Dewhurst was sworn in for a third four-year term as Lt. Governor. The Senate adopted SR 36 by Senator Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler), the Senate rules.
Changes made include: Continue reading
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Hurry up and get on the bus!
We really need HBA members to fill out the form to register for Rally Day as soon as possible. Signing up sooner rather than later helps Home Builders Association staff assign members to the meetings they will soon set with our local Senators and Representatives. If you are planning to be a part of Rally Day, fill out your form today.
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Rally Day inspired Joe Chamberlain to be an advocate for his industry
Joe Chamberlain of Caprock Custom Homes went down to Austin as a new member not knowing what to expect and returned as an ardent industry advocate. Joe has since been elected by his peers as the HBA’s VP/Secretary in part because of the passion that developed on his trip to Austin.
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Keller Webster explains the importance of Rally Day
Keller Webster of KWA Construction believes in the importance of Rally Day and the association’s advocacy efforts. He is a veteran of over 10 Rally Days and his company, KWA Construction, is this year’s Rally Day Title Partner.
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View the official HBA/TAB Rally Day Video. This is what your association does for you!
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The 82nd Texas Legislature convenes at noon on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The following are dates of interest during the 82nd Legislative Session:
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011
(1st Day)
The 82nd Legislature convenes at Noon. Continue reading
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