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From the 87th - TMHA Supported HB 3417 Passes the House
TMHA supported, HB 3417, passed out of the Texas House this morning. The bill that would add licensing flexibilities during a prolonged disaster, expedite bulk title transfers when a manufactured … more
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From the 87th - 46 Days Left, and the Clock is Ticking
With a little more than a month left of the regular session (46 days, but who’s counting); we are starting to see the finish line in the distance. It will be the typical sprint to the finish in what … more
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Update on Texas’s Rent Relief Program; Funds Available with More to Come
This is an update to our previous post about Texas’ Rent Relief Program.
TDHCA announced on Saturday, March 13, the Texas Rent Relief Program has launched a new application system.
The new system … more
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Can Landlords Apply for Rent Relief on Behalf of Tenants & Does it Cover Lot Rent?
While we linked to TDHCA’s Q&A in our previous post, we continue to get questions from members on applying to the Texas Rent Relief Program. The most common question is if a landlord, or community … more
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Can Landlords Apply for Rent Relief on Behalf of Tenants & Does it Cover Lot Rent?
While we linked to TDHCA’s Q&A in our previous post, we continue to get questions from members on applying to the Texas Rent Relief Program. The most common question is if a landlord, or community … more
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From the 87th - Day 52
We are now 52 days into the 140-day Legislative Session. And, nearly 2/5ths into this session and it continues to prove unlike any previous session in recent memory.
We are currently looking at a … more
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CDC Eviction Case in TX District Court
Last Friday, a TX District court ruled that the CDC eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. But this does not mean the order is immediately invalidated across Texas or the nation.
The CDC and … more
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TDHCA Eviction Diversion Program and Rent Relief Update
As we have previous posted, the Texas portion of rental assistance and relief from the prior COVID relief legislation is administered by TDHCA. There is still more than $1 billion available and this … more
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Gov. Abbotts Ends Mask Mandate and Fully Opens Businesses on March 10
On March 2, Gov. Abbott announced that the state’s mask mandate will end on March 10th, and that all businesses can return to 100 percent capacity. The business re-opening provisions include … more
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TDHCA Announces $1.3 billion Tenant and Landlord Rent Relief Funds
Out of $25 billion dedicated nationally through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, TDHCA was awarded $1.3 billion in emergency relief funds, which will go toward assisting tenants and … more