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
Advocacy
Advocacy Updates
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
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
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
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
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