的 November 7 election was a great example of the many ways 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® engage at the state and local level.

Communities across Texas had several huge wins on Election Day, thanks to the support of TAR’s Issues Mobilization Committee, which provides resources when a local association identifies a local issue that could affect 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® or property owners.

3个地方性问题的胜利
Issues that arise locally can have larger implications if they aren’t addressed effectively. Here are three ways 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® fought for real estate in their communities.

  •  在布莱恩市, voters successfully passed 12 out of 13 of the city’s proposed charter amendments, 感谢的努力 Bryan-College Station Regional Association of REALTORS®. 今年早些时候, BCS REALTORS® defeated a petition of proposed charter amendments that would have significantly harmed the community.
  • 的 Paris City Council sought to abolish the city’s Economic Development Corporation, which would have limited the city’s ability to attract employers and maintain economic viability. 感谢的努力 巴黎2021十大正规彩票app经纪人委员会®在美国，投票表决以75%对25%的比例失败.
  • 的 Nolan County Association of REALTORS® successfully supported a ballot measure in the city of Sweetwater to transition the city’s Economic Development Corporation into a Municipal Development District. 的 MDD will allow the city to fund a wider variety of projects than the existing EDC.

2号提案以压倒性多数通过
Thanks to the efforts of 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® across the state, Proposition 2 passed with 68.6% 选民批准!

的 new law will update the home equity lending provisions in the Texas Constitution, allowing more homeowners to access smaller loans.

本修正案将于1月1日起生效. 1, 2018 and will apply to new home equity loans made on or after the effective date and to existing home equity loans that are refinanced on or after the effective date.

德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® fought hard for this constitutional amendment from beginning to end. 的 Public Policy Subcommittees discussed the issue last year before the legislative session, and TAR’s Executive Board agreed to make it one of TAR’s priorities for the 85th 德州议会.

然后, 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® were strong advocates for the legislation during session, extolling its virtues one-on-one with lawmakers during REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol. Finally, 德州2021十大正规彩票app经纪人® worked tirelessly getting the word out to support Prop 2 on the ballot.

All of these efforts lead to another great win on behalf of Texas homeowners!