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 …
Stronger Together: Local Action, National Influence
By Chris Bolio, 2026 GHBA President, Alair Homes I recently returned from the International Builders’ Show and leadership meetings with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and one message stood above the rest: Housing affordability …
Survey: Help Us Match You With Your Elected Officials
GHBA’s advocacy efforts are built on relationships — and that’s where you come in. To strengthen our voice at every level of government, we are collecting members’ home addresses so we can accurately identify which …
Your Voice in the Next Election Cycle
Article by Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs As we look ahead to the 2026 election cycle, it’s clear that housing will continue to be one of the most pressing issues at every level …
How to Navigate Immigration Reform and Enforcement on the Jobsite
Article reposted from NAHB Immigration policy is shaping the U.S. labor market as home builders adapt to ever-changing employment eligibility and immigration compliance requirements. NAHB recently endorsed the Dignity Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform legislation …
Pro-Housing, Pro-Homeowner, Pro-Houston: Addressing HOME-PAC Contributions with Media
Article by Morgan Peters, GHBA Communications Director The Houston Chronicle is working on another story focused on development in what they claim to be “higher flood-risk areas across the Houston region.” This time, they are …
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 …
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 …
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 …