After 140 days the 89th legislative session concluded on June 2, 2025. The legislature tackled various issues this session ranging from property tax relief, water, public education, and so many other vital issues impacting our state. The Appropriations Act is the only bill that the legislature is... Continue Reading
Each legislative year, Texas BOMA stays abreast of possible House and Senate proposed bills that might impact our industry. During the last Texas Advocacy session, we identified several concerning House and Senate bills and, through discussions and formal submittals by our lobbyist, Troutman... Continue Reading
In light of recent protests, we'd like to take this opportunity to share BOMA International's Civil Unrest Guide. The guide was created in response to political protests and includes helpful checklists to help you prepare for civil unrest. Property professionals are faced with yet another severe... Continue Reading
BOMA International continues to be a leading advocate for the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973), a bipartisan bill that would establish federal safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices. The legislation directs the U.S.... Continue Reading
Texas BOMA actively engaged in shaping key lien law legislation introduced by Chairman Keith Bell this session. The original versions of these bills raised serious concerns for commercial property owners and managers, including expanded criminal liability, erosion of contractual flexibility, and... Continue Reading
The final updates to Chapter 9 of the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), effective May 16, 2025, reflect many of Houston BOMA’s key advocacy points from last August’s City Hall Advocacy Day. Houston BOMA supported three core reforms: De minimis impact exemption Credit for existing... Continue Reading
Texas BOMA has actively engaged in reviewing, testifying on, and negotiating proposed lien lawlegislation introduced by Chairman Keith Bell during the 89th Legislative Session. The original versions of the four bills raised major concerns for commercial property owners and managers, particularly... Continue Reading
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
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 BOMA International: As often happens in advocacy, significant issues can become elevated rapidly. This is the case with the current immigration enforcement actions that have been... Continue Reading
