There are several opportunities to become familiar with and more engaged in the government relations realm of the association.
Committee & Task Force
During the TAB board meetings, several committees meet to discuss matters important to the association and industry. Task forces meet throughout the year primarily through conference calls and electronic communication.
Committees are opened for any TAB member to attend and participate in, such as Codes & Standards, Multifamily Council, and Attorney Council. Voting members of the TAB Government Relations Committee and HOMEPAC Trustees are elected by their Area Caucuses.
The Government Relations Committee currently has task forces that are charged with studying specific policy issues. The current task forces are focused on water infrastructure, workers misclassification, tax policy and school finance, and property owners associations.
To get involved with a committee or to become active on a task force, please contact the TAB office.
HOMEPAC
Contribute to TAB’s Political Action Committee today and become a recognized HOMEPAC Key holder.
News & Updates
Read TABloid and TAB News Briefs for important issues surrounding the building industry.
TABloid is a monthly e-newsletter outlining legislative, regulatory and building news. TAB News Briefs is a twice weekly e-newsletter containing national, state and local news articles relating to the building industry.
Check out the latest Texas Builder Report as we head into the 88th Texas Legislative Session:
Legislative Line E-Newsletter
Legislative Line is a bi-weekly electronic newsletter that is published during Texas Legislative Sessions. This e-newsletter provides timely updates on legislative bills, committee hearings and builder-related policy issues.
Sign up for Legislative Line in the TAB Advocacy Center.
Read previous editions in the Members-Only portal.
Rally Day at the Capitol
TAB’s Rally Day is an advocacy event hosted at the Texas State Capitol every odd-numbered year. Rally Day is a valuable opportunity for association members to visit Austin, Texas and to talk with their local legislators and key policy staff face-to-face.
View photos from the 2017 and the 2019 Rally day events. The next Rally Day will take place in March 2023. See more information here - 2023 TAB Rally Day.
The TAB Government Relations Committee will create special interest task forcess to study certain industry-related topics.
The following task force committees are currently active:
Water Task Force
Water Task Force members study topics relating to groundwater conservation districts, the implementation of the State Water Implementation Fund (SWIFT), and other regional water planning topics.
Tax Task Force
Tax Task Force members review changes to property taxes, franchise taxes, public school finance, and certain occupational taxes.
Property Owners Association Task Force
The members of the "POA" Task Force studies POA regulations, specifically any that are implemented during the development phase.
TAB’s Rally Day is an advocacy event hosted at the Texas State Capitol. Rally Day is a valuable opportunity for association members to visit Austin, Texas and to talk with their local legislators and key policy staff face-to-face. TAB will provide briefing materials on legislative issues and pending legislation that is important to the Texas residential construction, remodeling and development industry.
2023 Rally Day Schedules
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rally Day
Texas Capital, Austin, TX
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meet your Legislators – In person (Space is very limited)
Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas |
Contact your Local HBA to reserve your spot.
Rally Day Videos:
2019 TAB Rally Day
2017 TAB Rally Day
TAB Grassroots Advocacy
TAB Come to Rally Day 2017
2019 TAB's Legislative Priorities (Brochure)
Why Attend Rally Day?
Your attendance is important. By attending Rally Day, you serve as the strongest representation of the Texas residential construction, remodeling and development industry.
► Meet with your elected officials and their leading policy staff
► Be the face of the Texas home building industry
► Share your knowledge of the industry in order to protect it
► Learn about legislative policy proposals that may impact the industry
► Collaborate and network with other industry leaders
Please contact your local home builders association for information on your HBA’s plans to attend future Rally Days.
How Much?
Rally Day is FREE to attend.