12:00 AM CST on Sunday, December 12, 2010
By ERIN MULVANEY and CHRISTY HOPPE / The Dallas Morning News
AUSTIN – Gambling advocates, dangling the prospect of new money to help close the state’s gigantic budget gap, see a good chance for expansion when the Legislature returns next month. (more)
Houston Chronicle Texas Politics Blog
FreedomWorks, chaired by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas, continues to make the case for state House Republicans to dump incumbent Speaker Joe Straus, R- San Antonio. The group continues to communicate with its 43,000 Texas members via e-mail, and Armey has also called GOP House members. “This is a real opportunity for us and for the Tea Party movement and conservatives given this mandate,” says FreedomWorks spokesman Brendan Steinhauser. (more)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Gov. Rick Perry apparently isn’t the only one fed up with Washington. More than a half-dozen state lawmakers have filed measures to try to limit the federal government’s ability to dictate what happens in Texas. These bills “represent the growing sentiment that the federal government has continued to overreach in its power and spending,” said Rep. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who has filed several resolutions (more)
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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to get a preview of the 82nd Texas Legislature at the Envision Central Texas luncheon. If you are looking to buy or build a new home, you might think the legislative session that starts in January will not affect you. Think again.
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Home Front Column by Phil Crone
Featured in December issue of the HBA’s Home Builder Newspaper
It may be hard to believe, but we are right on the doorstep of yet another legislative session. On the heels of the historic turn of power in last month, facing a $20+ billion budget deficit and the redrawing of the political map with redistricting (among other things), this session is going to be unique and contentious. So who will call the shots in Austin starting January 11? Continue reading
On Tuesday, February 23, 2011, HBA of Greater Dallas members will travel to Austin to meet with their state senators and representatives as part of Rally Day 2011. Rally Day is an important day and an integral element of the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas’ activity and we need you there. Our goal is to carry 100 HBA members to Austin.
Rally Day is a free event. All you need to do is download, complete and return the sign up form to reserve your place. Partnership opportunities are also available. Partners make this event possible and keep it free of charge. Along with exposure on this website, in other publications and throughout the event, your partnership demonstrates your commitment to the prosperity of the residential home building industry.
