Election Day is right around the corner, and no matter where you live, you’ll have something important on your ballot. This November, Texans will decide on several constitutional amendments—many of which directly impact housing and …
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Celebrating the Life of Al Brende
The GHBA extends its most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Al Brende, co-founder of Land Tejas, who passed away on August 26 at age 80. Brende was a transformational figure in Houston’s …
What the Media Is Getting Wrong About Building and Floodplains
By Morgan Peters, GHBA Communications Director Amid Hurricane Harvey’s eight-year anniversary, the Houston Chronicle has published two pointed and largely misleading articles on new homes and floodplains without the full picture. Other media outlets are now recycling the story as well. Here’s what they are getting wrong and what we’re doing to address it. …
Harris County Commissioners Adopt GHBA-Supported Fee Plan
On September 9, Harris County Commissioners Court approved a phased fee increase for permitting and platting that reflects GHBA’s recommendations. Key outcomes for our members include: This is a major win for GHBA members. We …
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A Big Win in Conroe – Development Moratorium Ends
In mid-August, the City of Conroe voted not to extend the ongoing development moratorium in the northern part of the city. This decision comes thanks to two major developments: the TCEQ approved the city’s Alternative …
City of Houston Launches 30-Day Permit Pilot
In a decisive move to streamline development and eliminate costly delays, Mayor John Whitmire announced the launch of the City of Houston’s new 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot Program, a key step toward fulfilling his commitment …
Magnolia Set to Lift Development Moratorium After Major Water System Upgrades
Magnolia’s development moratorium was originally implemented in December 2022 to manage limited water infrastructure. The moratorium restricted new water connections, effectively halting numerous large-scale residential and commercial projects. Since then, the city has invested $30.2 …
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City of Conroe Pauses Citywide Development Moratorium Effort
Article by Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs At a special-called City Council meeting on Friday, May 30, the Conroe City Council voted unanimously to pause further discussion on a proposed citywide development moratorium …
Stormwater Reboot: Houston’s IDM Gets an Update
The 2023 edition of the City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) was effective November 27, 2023. The manual is being updated to reflect changes to stormwater detention requirements. These updates are a result of …
GHBA Members Speak Out on Conroe Citywide Moratorium
GHBA member Jeremy Linzer with Builder’s Post-Tension, recently addressed the Conroe City Council to share his concerns about the negative impact of the citywide water moratorium. Linzer, who lives in Conroe with his wife and …
Local Wins, Ongoing Work, and a Big Opportunity in D.C.
By Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs It’s been a busy spring on the advocacy front, and GHBA continues to stay engaged on the issues that impact our industry most, from development regulations in …
Uniform Election Voter Guide 2025
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 …
City of Houston to Launch Upgraded PlatTracker System
The City of Houston will launch a new version of its online development application portal, PlatTracker, on Monday, April 14, 2025. This updated system will replace the more than decade-old in-house platform and is designed …
Rally Day 2025: One for the Books!
Ten years from now, when we look back on past Rally Days, the first thing people will likely say about 2025 is, “Oh, that was the year it rained on us.” And rain it did—pretty …
Re-Opening of COH One-Stop Plan Review
The City of Houston’s One-Stop Plan Review will officially reopen for in-person reviews, with the pilot program starting on February 4, 2025. During this pilot phase, in-person plan reviews will take place on Tuesdays and …