Government Affairs
Volunteer Opportunities to Help with the 2024 Primary Elections
Volunteer Opportunities to Help with the 2024 Primary Elections If you are interested in volunteering at the voting polls for the March 5 Primary Elections for some of our local TREPAC-supported candidates, keep reading! Please note: There is no prior experience required, you will get a short training the day of. Friday and Tuesday…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs/TREPAC- What am I Missing?
Government Affairs/TREPAC- What am I Missing? Being a CCAR member, you’ve likely heard about our Government Affairs/TREPAC committees, and we want YOU to join in on the fun. Because these two committees go hand & hand, they have formed one large group of like minded individuals who want to take real estate advocacy to the…
Read MoreElection Day is Here, Time to get out and Vote!
Election Day is Here, Time to get out and Vote! Tuesday, March 5 is the Texas Primary Elections. No matter where your vote will go, getting out and making your voice heard is important. Change always starts at the local level because your local representatives make their constituents’ voices heard at the National & State…
Read MoreCandidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections
Candidate Interviews for the 2023 General Elections Each election cycle, CCAR conducts candidate interviews for political offices in order to better understand the candidates’ ideas and visions for when they become elected to public office. TREPAC then may choose to support the candidates who champion private property rights and uphold our REALTOR® members’ values. In…
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It
The Texas Legislature: Let’s Talk About It What is the Texas Legislature and what does that mean for the state? Those are great questions to discuss now that we have entered the 88th Texas Legislature. The Texas Legislature is the state Senate and House of Representatives coming together to consider proposed laws and resolutions, consideration…
Read MoreTexas REALTORS® Wants You to Know Your Taxes
Texas REALTORS® Wants You to Know Your Taxes Proposed tax rates have been published and now is the time to get engaged in setting property tax rates! Step 1: Check out KnowYourTaxes.org to find your county’s specific information and how the proposed rates impact you. Step 2: Attend local meetings in person or comment online…
Read MoreWho Represents You?
Who Represents You? Have you ever wondered who your local, state, and national representatives are? Or how to get in contact with one of your Representatives? Thanks to The Texas Tribune, it’s easy to find out! You’ll want to check out your city’s website for your local city council members. For your state and national…
Read MoreHow is Each Level of TREPAC Investment Recognized?
How is Each Level of TREPAC Investment Recognized? When you choose to invest in TREPAC, you choose to support your own industry. You also choose to fight for your client’s private property rights as well as advocate for homeownership. TREPAC is all about giving, so check out these graphics made by Texas REALTORS® that show…
Read MoreWorking with HOAs Regarding SB 1588: Proactive and Practical Experience
Working with HOAs Regarding SB 1588: Proactive and Practical Experience By Jonathan Roberts at SilverTop Property Management and Member of CCAR’s Property Management Committee The CCAR January Property Management Committee meeting focused on Texas Senate Bill 1588. The 2021 Texas 87th Legislative Session closed with new bills that significantly affect property owners associations (POAs/HOAs) governed…
Read MoreEarly Voting for March 1st Primary
Early Voting for March 1st Primary Early voting for the March 1, 2022 Primary is coming up and we want to help you prepare. Here are a few things to know: Last day to apply for Ballot by Mail: Friday, February 18, 2022 (Received) Early Voting: Monday, February 14, 2022 – Sunday, February 20, 2022 and…
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