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From the 87th A Strange New World and Gov. Abbott's State of the State
Strange times indeed. Pointing out the obvious, the 87th Session is certainly, at this point, unlike any other prior session.
By a long shot.
Testing before you enter the Capitol, limiting the … more
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The Start...the 87th Has Begun
The 87th Texas Legislative Session is underway. We have a couple days under our belt of the total 140-day session. As of this post there have been 1,404 bills filed. Our team has gone through all … more
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Texas’s 87th Legislative Session Starts Tomorrow
Tomorrow, January 12, 2021, the Texas Legislative Session will begin. Day one of 140 days. With all that is happening currently in our country and state, this session will certainly have new … more
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CFPB Issues New Rules for QMs and Creates "Seasoned QM"
On December 29, 2020 the CFPB published in the Federal Register two new final rules. One rule modifying provisions related to a “Qualified Mortgage” (QM), and another rule created a new type of QM … more
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Congress Passes Comprehensive Stimulus Bill
Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 on Monday, December 21, 2020. President Trump sign the bill into law on Sunday, December 27, 2021.
We will have additional information on … more
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More Texas Election Reports and Takeaways
Steve and Craig Holzheauser, two of TMHA's long time lobby team members, and there company, Cornerstone Government Affairs, have provided us with the following post-2020 election report.
Key … more
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November 2020 Texas Legislature Election Results
I know nearly all eyes are still transfixed on the handful of states still counting votes in the presidential election. And while those results are not yet known, we do now know the results of the … more
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Update on Texas Evictions and New Texas Eviction Diversion Program
It’s been and continues to be a whirlwind when it comes to the eviction process in Texas, and throughout the country. From the CARES Act, FHFA forbearance, local prohibitions (Austin, Dallas, San … more
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Board of Directors Election Results
Last Friday at midnight marked the end of membership voting for next year’s TMHA Board of Directors.
The Credentials Committee, selected by Chairman Don McCann, has met and certified the election. … more
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TMHA Scholarship Awards
We are thrilled to announce that we have awarded 34 TMHA Scholarships. This year marked one of the largest field of applicants TMHA has received. TMHA’s leadership is thrilled to have the support … more