HOMEPAC
Strength in Numbers: over 13,000
What Is HOMEPAC?
HOMEPAC, the Texas Association of Builders' (TAB) political action committee, is an essential part of the advocacy program at TAB. HOMEPAC provides contributions in support of pro-housing candidates for both statewide office and the Texas Legislature. As state and local laws and regulations become an ever-increasing presense in your day-to-day business, HOMEPAC works to ensure that the voice of the home building and development industry is heard by lawmakers. The strength and ability of our industry to impact public policy decisions affecting your business depends solely on your participation and contributions.
How Does HOMEPAC Work?
HOMEPAC is governed by a Board of Trustees, who represent all areas of the state and their local home builders associations. The trustees determine which political candidates will receive support based on the following criteria:
- The candidate's voting record on issues important to the home building industry;
- The candidate's membership on key committees that consider legislation important to home builders;
- The candidate's leadership position;and
- The candidate's understanding of the issues facing home builders and their readiness to assist in advocating or defeating pieces of legislation important to our industry.
Why Is HOMEPAC Important?
Without HOMEPAC's participation, decisions affecting the future of the industry will be influenced by other industries and activist groups, many of whom represent interest directly opposed to our own. It is only through the voluntary contributions of our members that HOMEPAC can help preserve a positive political climate for the home building and development industry in Texas.
What Are The Contribution Levels?
HOMEPAC has a variety of suggested levels of donation:
- Capitol Club-$5,000 annually
- Diamond Key-$3,000 annually
- Platinum Key-$1,500 annually
- Gold Key-$1,000 annually
- Silver Key-$500 annually
- Lone Star-$250 annually
Members who donate to the Capitol Club, Diamond Key, Platinum Key, and Gold Key levels will receive a lapel pin and special recognition at PAC events. All donors will receive the HOMEPAC semi-annual newsletter to keep them informed of HOMEPAC's activities, as well as candidate news and information from around the state.
Can You Afford Not To Participate?
Changes in state law or regulations could be detrimental to your business. Your contribution to HOMEPAC is an investment in the future of our industry and one of the most affordable options for political involvment. HOMEPAC represents your political interest at the state level and is prohibited by law from donating to federal election campaigns. Additionally, HOMEPAC is forbidden by state law from accepting corporate donations and therefore may only accept personal or non-corporate checks or credit cards. There are no limits to what an individual may contribute to HOMEPAC.
When the 14,000 members of the Texas Association of Builders come together through HOMEPAC, the home building industry's presence at the Texas Capitol is stronger than ever. Please join the other building professionals in Texas by becoming a HOMEPAC donor today. For more information about HOMEPAC, visit www.texasbuilders.org or call (800)252-3625 and ask to speak with the Texas Association of Builders Government Affairs Staff.
HOMEPAC contributions are non-refundable. If a credit card has been charged in error a full refund will be given. Members who donate at the Capitol Club, Diamond Key, Platinum Key and Gold Key levels will receive annual renewal notifications. A thirty (30) day written notice is required to cancel automatic payment plan memberships. Cancellation requests should be sent to:
HOMEPAC
