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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.

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.

 

2026 Houston City Council Special Election

Early voting is open now through March 31 for the Houston City Council District C special election, with Election Day set for Saturday, April 4, 2026. District C covers River Oaks, Montrose, The Heights, Washington Avenue, Rice Village, and Meyerland.

GHBA's HOME-PAC has endorsed Nicholas Hellyar for this seat. A Houston native and real estate broker/CEO of Hellyar Group, Hellyar brings both private sector real estate experience and City Hall background to the race, having previously served as a district director and field staffer on several Houston campaigns. His platform prioritizes constituent services, infrastructure, public safety, housing, and flood prevention.

For a full list of locations, wait times, and Election Day vote centers, visit HarrisVotes.com. To learn more about Nick Hellyar, visit nickforhouston.com.

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 2025, HOME-PAC:

  • Raised over $300,000 to invest in pro-housing candidates.
  • Screened and endorsed in important races in state and county elections.
  • Attended at least 100 fundraisers and other political events.
  • Contributed more than $250,000 to various candidates up and down the ballot.
Make a Donation

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 - $2,500
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 2026 HOME-PAC Trustees!

OWNER'S CLUB
Bill and Colleen Ellison
Jim Holcomb
Jim Lemming 
Harry Masterson
Mike Moody
Danny Signorelli
David Weekley

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB
Peter Barnhart
Kathy Britton
Mike Manners

PRESIDENT'S CLUB
Mike Dishberger
Jeff Dye

GOVERNOR'S CLUB
Mike Christopher
Lisa Clark
Howard Cohen
Bill Dalton
Carlos Fraga
James Goettee,Jr.
Jason Gustafson
Kristen Hogan
Diana Miller
Dustin O'Neal
David Oliver
Edward Taravella
Russell Walker
Laurie Wilson

COUNCIL CLUB
Adam Shihadeh
Aimee Bertrand
Andrew Biar
Scott Black
Christopher Bolio
Russell Bynum
Kristal Casey
Vicki Cheairs
David Eastwood, P.E.
Emre Erkoc
Nick Garcia
Danielle Gonzalez
Allen Griffin
Duane Heckmann
Kevin Holland
Lee Jones
Alex Kamkar
Jennifer Keller
Michael Kuchar
Trey Lary
Keith Luechtefeld
Angie Lutz
James Miller
Andrew Paderanga
Parke Patterson
Bryan Phillips
Katie Pritchard
Rahul Ramdas
Todd Rasmussen
Jim Russ
Kevin Stuckey
Becky Ullman
Mark Welch
Pat Wilson

INTRODUCTORY YEAR TRUSTEE
EJ Flores
Justin Patton
Kathleen Stadler
Angela Varela-Salazar

SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Adam Aschmann
Jennifer Black
Alejandro Chardon
Erica Day
Dean French
Zach Gavos
Paul Glover
George Gomez
Chris Hawkins
David Herzog
Ericka Hill
Conor Joyce
Kelly Kirk
Ashley Leistad
Jeremy Linzer
Amanda McIntire
Cameron Newton
Sherry Pruitt
Jeff Roberts
Dana Rodgers
Nick Spector
Steve Spillette
Sonora Storm
Renae Turnbaugh
Del Westmoreland
Tracy Youngblood

Here's what our members say:

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

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

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

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

More testimonials

 

Leadership:

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

HOME-PAC Co-Chairs
Jim Holcomb, Holcomb Properties
Harry Masterson, Ember Real Estate Investment and Development

Staff Contact:


Grace Mobley
Government Affairs Assistant
281.664.1433
gmobley@ghba.org