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Advocacy Update: Construction Trust Fund Legislation
Advocacy Update: Construction Trust Fund Legislation

Houston BOMA has been actively engaged at the Texas Capitol in response to four significant construction trust fund bills (HB 3287, HB 3288, HB 3289, and HB 3290) that could impact retainage practices, owner liability, and contract flexibility in commercial real estate. Timeline and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/28/2025


Join BOMA International in Supporting Legislative Action
Join BOMA International in Supporting Legislative Action

Two bills were recently reintroduced in the House. Amplify BOMA International advocacy efforts and contact your Member of Congress, urging them to support these two bills: H.R. 1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include... Continue Reading

Date posted03/27/2025


Houston BOMA Members Meet in Austin for Texas BOMA Advocacy Day
Houston BOMA Members Meet in Austin for Texas BOMA Advocacy Day

On February 18 and 19, Houston BOMA members attended Texas BOMA Advocacy Day in Austin, Texas, to advocate on behalf of our members and industry on issues such as property taxes, homelessness, infrastructure, and more. Over 30 members participated, meeting with 32 elected officials from the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2025


BOMA International Advocacy Resource Regarding Potential GSA Lease Cancellations
BOMA International Advocacy Resource Regarding Potential GSA Lease Cancellations

BOMA International has created a new guide to provide some insight on the Federal Government's indication that they are canceling thousands of CRE leases. Download the guide here. A message from Don Davis, Esq., Vice President of Advocacy & Building Codes, BOMA International: I have received... Continue Reading

Date posted02/6/2025


Federal Immigration Sweeps: Guidance for Property Owners and Managers
Federal Immigration Sweeps: Guidance for Property Owners and Managers

BOMA International Policy Brief: Guidance Concerning Interactions With Law Enforcement on Property A message from Don Davis, Esq., Vice President of Advocacy & Building Codes, BOMA International: As often happens in advocacy, significant issues can become elevated rapidly. This is the case... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2025


Register Now for 2025 Texas BOMA Advocacy Day
Register Now for 2025 Texas BOMA Advocacy Day

One ​of ​the ​most ​important ​activities ​of ​Texas ​BOMA ​is ​our ​involvement ​in ​the ​legislative ​and ​regulatory ​process. ​ ​Statewide ​Legislative ​Advocacy ​Day ​is ​one ​of ​our ​best ​opportunities ​to ​communicate ​real ​estate ​legislative ​concerns ​in ​a ​unified ​fashion ​to ​our... Continue Reading

Date posted12/23/2024