
Advocating for You at Every Level
Be an advocate! GHBA encourages all of its members to become actively involved in the GHBA Government Affairs Program. Together we work to protect our industry from over-regulation by monitoring codes, ordinances and legislation that directly impacts the homebuilding industry, and by communicating directly with elected officials and policy makers.
The committee works closely with the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) on state issues and has direct contact with the 42 state legislators in our area, as well as county and city officials. Although the program's primary focus is at the state and local levels, the committee monitors and provides input on federal legislation and agency activity directly to our Federal officials and through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
The GHBA Government Affairs team promotes home building and home ownership in a variety of ways...
AT THE POLLS
We support candidates and issues that are good for Houston's homeowners and the home building industry as a whole.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
GHBA identifies local issues that could increase the costs of building, remodeling or buying homes. We work with local officials to resolve these issues while preserving consumer interests.
AT THE CAPITOL
Legislators propose thousands of new bills every session... many that affect home building. We read them all, so we can support the good ones and oppose the bad.
It is important that we fight to keep Houston prosperous by providing a housing market open to all income levels. Help us fight for you!
Legislative Priorities
UPCOMING eVENTS
Advocacy News
Election Recap & Runoff Voter Guide
New Detention Requirements Take Effect Nov. 27
Major Changes to SBA’s Disaster Lending Program
GHBA’s HOME-PAC Publishes City of Houston 2023 Voters Guide
Harris County’s Resource on Residential Development and Design Standards for Imagination Zones
ETJ Opt-Out Legislation Now in Effect
Government Notices
Storm Checklist for Residential Projects Tract Size Less Than 15,000 Sq. Ft.
Liberty County Fair Housing Requirements
HOME-PAC: Can you afford NOT to participate?
HOME-PAC, the political action committee of the Greater Houston Builders Association, is an essential part of GHBA’s advocacy program.
HOME-PAC directs financial support of the homebuilding industry and is committed to protecting housing affordability and consumer choices. Through your contribution, we are able to pool our resources and unite to support the best qualified, pro-housing candidates for local and state office.
Changes in state law or regulations could be detrimental to your business. Your contribution to GHBA's HOME-PAC is an investment in your company's future and the future of our industry. It is one of the most affordable options for political involvement.
Leadership:
Government Affairs Committee Co-Chairs
Kristal Casey, Unicorn Service Solutions
Jason Gustafson, Gustafson Group Inc.
HOME-PAC Co-Chairs
Jim Holcomb, Holcomb Properties
Mike Moody, Newmark Homes Houston LLC
Codes & Standards Subcommittee Chair
John Williams, K. Hovnanian Family of Builders - Houston
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