Who We Are
The Texas Association of Builders is dedicated to creating a positive business environment for the housing industry by addressing the housing issues of the people Texas.
Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 33 local home builders associations and more than 12,000 members across Texas. Representing over 550,000 jobs and more than $35 billion in the Texas economy, the state and local associations play a crucial role in providing housing for Texans.
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 to both statewide office and the Texas Legislature.
Important News
Called Government Relations Committee Meeting
January 9, 2009 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Austin Airport Hilton Ballroom C-D
Finance Committee Meeting
January 9, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kate Bell conference room at the TAB Offices
TAB's Winter Board Meeting
Click here to see the schedule. To register for the meetings you may:
- Print off a registration sheet and fax or mail back to us
- Login using your first and name name (johndoe) and your NAHB PIN# as the password. Click Register Now here - Click on February's events - 2009 Winter Board Meetings.
New RESPA Regulatuions
HUD’s new RESPA regulations intended to clarify and simplify mortgage disclosures to go into effect January 16, 2009. Click here to learn more about the new rules, including the provision that would redefine non-permissible required use to include tying an incentive to, or conditioning the ability to avoid a disincentive on, the use of a particular settlement service provider.
2008 Sunbelt Builders Show
The 2008 Sunbelt Builders Show™ and Education Conference was a resounding success. This year’s event will be remembered as one of the best for years to come! Congratulations to the long list of people who worked to make the Show successful.
2008 was a challenging year for the residential construction industry and the nation. The Sunbelt Builders Show™ weathered the economic storm as evidenced by the participation of 314 exhibitor booths and the Show drew over 4,200 attendees. A special thanks for the commitment of thousands of TAB members who are already looking forward to the upcoming Show, October 29 – 31, 2009 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine.
Texas Governor's Mansion Restoration Fund
How you can help. Click here to read a message from Texas' First Lady, Anita Perry.
Click here to see and order the Texas Governor's Mansion Plate by Varsity China.
Read the First Lady's thank you letter to TAB.
Legislative and Regulatory News
Builders Can Use New Tax Credit to Help Spur Home Sales
The Texas Association of Builders is happy to announce that Congress has passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This allows first time home buyers to take a $7,500 tax credit from the purchase of a single-family home, townhome or condominium apartment. Builders can use this new tax credit to help spur new home sales. Click here to see the details of the program.
Mandatory County Code Inspections Began September 1, 2008
Big changes are in effect for all homebuilders and remodelers who build in the unincorporated areas of the state. As of September 1, 2008, all homes constructed in unincorporated areas, or areas not subject to municipal inspections, must undergo a minimum of three inspections to ensure building code compliance.
It is imperative that you understand the new requirements and meet the mandated inspections. These new rules apply to any construction begun after September 1, 2008 that is located in an unincorporated area or other area not subject to municipal inspections. Click here for further information.
TAB's Contracts Package Available
TAB's Residential Construction Contracts Package is now available to members through your local HBA.
The contracts and other forms are intended to encompass a variety of transactions that are typical in the field of residential construction and remodeling in the State of Texas. These documents have been prepared to include the changes to the law that were enacted during the last Texas legislative session. It is anticipated that changes will occur in the future which will impact the utility of these documents. Therefore, your package includes a subscription so that when changes are made, you will receive the updated forms during your subscription period at no extra charge. Your subscription is good for two (2) years, or through August 31, 2009. Click here for more information.
