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2024 General Election Voter Guide

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. GHBA's HOME-PAC empowers our members to help shape the political environment and elect candidates who will support our industry's goal to provide Texans the opportunity to realize the dream of homeownership.

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.

 

2024 GENERAL ELECTION Voter Guide

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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. GHBA's HOME-PAC empowers our members to help shape the political environment and elect candidates who will support our industry's goal to provide Texans the opportunity to realize the dream of homeownership.

The following is HOME-PAC’s voter guide for the 2024 November general elections. Not all candidates will be on your ballot. For more information about where and when you can vote as well as a copy of your sample ballot, please visit the elections office for the county in which you reside. County election links are listed in the County Officials section of this guide.

General Election - November 5, 2024
Early Voting - October 21 - November 1
Mail Ballot Request Deadline - October 25

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Help Us Fight for You!

No matter what government hurdle our industry faces there are only two tools to succeed: persuasion and power. HOME-PAC gives us political power. We need to speak as one industry with one voice.

It is through voluntary contributions that HOME-PAC can help preserve a positive political climate for the residential construction and development industry in Texas. For as little as $250/year you can help support industry-friendly candidates for local office as a Sustaining Member. As an added benefit, HOME-PAC Trustees and Sustaining Members are invited to join their elected officials at special events throughout the year at no additional cost. These events provide an exclusive opportunity to meet face to face with the decision-makers in the greater Houston area.

Without HOME-PAC’s participation, decisions affecting the future of the residential building industry will be influenced by other industries and groups, many of whom represent interests directly opposed to our own. It’s only through the voluntary contributions of our members that HOME-PAC can help preserve a positive political climate for the home building and development industry in Houston.

In 2023, HOME-PAC:

  • Raised over $330,000, dedicated to supporting pro-housing candidates.
  • Endorsed candidates during City of Houston local elections, contributing to the victorious campaigns of Mayor Whitmire and multiple City Council members.
  • Attended over 100 fundraisers and actively assisting GHBA members in hosting events for elected officials and candidates.
  • Contributed over $300,000 to various candidates across the electoral spectrum, reinforcing support from the ground up.
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How Does HOME-PAC Work?

HOME-PAC, is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of Greater Houston Builders Association members who contribute $1,000 or more annually. These trustees determine which political candidates will receive support based on the following criteria:

  • The candidate’s voting record on issues important to the home building industry
  • The candidate’s membership on key committees that consider legislation important to home builders
  • The candidate’s leadership position
  • The candidate’s understanding of the issues facing home builders and readiness to assist in advocating or defeating legislation and regulation important to our industry

It Pays to Be a Member

Trustee Membership $1,000+

  • Access to over 100 political events every year
  • Vote to approve slate of endorsed candidates
  • Special access to HOME-PAC VIP events

Sustaining & Foundation Membership $1-$999

  • Low-time commitment opportunity to contribute to the fundraising success of HOME-PAC

Introductory Year Membership $500

  • Limited to first-time contributors only
  • Access to over 100 political events every year
  • Special access to HOME-PAC VIP events

DONATION LEVELS

TRUSTEES (VOTING MEMBER):

Owner's Club - $25,000
Chairman’s Club - $10,000+
President’s Club - $5,000
Governor’s Club - $3,000
Capitol Club - $2,000
Council Club - $1,000

NON-VOTING MEMBER:

Introductory Year Trustee - $500
Sustaining - $250 - $999
Foundation - $1 - $249

Donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated.

I'll Support HOME-PAC!

Thank You 2025 HOME-PAC Trustees!

OWNER'S CLUB
Jim Holcomb, Chairman
Bill & Colleen Ellison
Mike Moody

PRESIDENT'S CLUB
Peter Barnhart
Mike Dishberger
Jeff Dye
Mike Manners

GOVERNOR'S CLUB
Jeff Dye
Jason Gustafson
Jim Russ
Laurie Wilson

CAPITOL CLUB
Lisa Clark
Kristen Hogan
David Oliver
Edward Taravella
Becky Ullman

COUNCIL CLUB
Adam Aschmann
Aimee Bertrand
Scott Black
Kristal Casey
Vicki Cheairs
Vanessa Cole
David Eastwood
Allen Griffin
Patricia Joiner
Randy Jones
Alex Kamkar
Kelly Kirk
Michael Kuchar
Trey Lary
Jeremy Linzer
Angie Lutz
Greg Madrey
James Miller
Todd Rasmussen
Kevin Stuckey
Russell Walker
Chastity White

Here's what our members say:

Professional Development

My active participation in the GHBA has been one of the single largest contributors in my professional development. I feel a great debt to the Association for the things I have learned, the colleagues I have met, and the results in legislation for which we have worked on together.

—John Williams, Manager Quality Assurance
K. Hovnanian Family of Builders

Insider access through HOME-PAC

I have enjoyed being part of HOME-PAC as it has allowed me access to our Congressmen and City Council members to discuss things that are important to my homebuilding business. I gain a lot of insight into the thoughts and opinions of our elected officials; that can be a lot different than what you read in the paper.

—Mike Dishberger
Sandcastle Homes

Fortunate to have access to the quality resources the GHBA makes available

I was very involved in GHBA activities 30 years ago. The GHBA was an outstanding industry resource then. I returned to Houston and homebuilding 4 years ago. From my perspective, the GHBA’s diversity, effectiveness and influence have grown significantly. We should consider ourselves quite fortunate to have access to the quality resources the GHBA makes available to us all.

— Kevin Stuckey

Strongest business investment

GHBA HOME-PAC has proven to be one of the strongest business investments I have made. By participating in HOME-PAC, I have been introduced to elected officials at all levels of government that have been able to have a positive impact on my business and industry. The relationships that HOME-PAC has are some of the strongest in the industry, and I am proud to call myself a GHBA HOME-PAC Trustee.

—Lisa Clark
W Land Development

Time well spent

My time has been well spent attending fundraisers and events for candidates who support our industry. These individuals have proven valuable to our association in assisting with important legislation at the State level as well as developing policies and ordinances at the local level. I encourage all of our association members to become knowledgeable about the political process.

—Jim Holcomb HOME-PAC Chairman & President
Holcomb Properties

More testimonials

 

Leadership:

Government Affairs Committee Chairs
Mike Moody, Newmark Homes Houston LLC
Jason Gustfason, Gustafson Group Inc.

HOME-PAC Chair
Jim Holcomb, Holcomb Properties

Staff Contact:


Lauren Fuller
Government Affairs Manager
281.664.1433
lfuller@ghba.org