Last Wednesday, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bills 2 and 3, Property and Franchise Tax Relief, by Team Bettencourt. ➡️ Senate Bill 2 increases the homestead exemption to $100,000 for homeowners under age 65 and to $110,000 for homeowners over age 65. ➡️ Senate Bill

While the technological revolution has continued to cast a wide net in society, from two-step authentication for cybersecurity to image recognition to the latest smartphone technology, the construction industry has been slow to get on board. builderonline.com/building/how-h…

The White House recently announced a Housing Supply Action Plan that it said would ease restrictive and costly land use and zoning rules, expand financing for energy efficient housing, and promote commercial-to-residential conversion opportunities. nahb.org/blog/2023/07/w…

The TAB statewide membership drive is happening NOW! Contact your local HBA for more information and to sign up to participate in the events happening during the August drive. Look at all local associations here: texasbuilders.org/membership/loc…

Today’s #txwater must read: Best & most comprehensive read yet on why we need Prop 6 . wacotrib.com/news/local/gov… via Waco Tribune-Herald #txwater #Prop6 #Prop6yes #txlege #infrastructure #txnews

Supported by Republican legislators, Proposition 6 will provide water infrastructure funding to local communities and preserve Texas’ vibrant economy. Vote YES on Proposition 6, the Texas Water Fund! Learn more: txinfrastructurecoalition.com

State and local officials are calling on Texans to help close a digital divide across the Lone Star State. With enough votes, Proposition 8 would create the broadband infrastructure fund. Read more here: abc13.com/texas-news-dig…

Leaky pipes across Texas today mean less water tomorrow. Let’s make every drop count. Learn more about #Prop6Yes #txwater: bit.ly/48fjLLr

'Imagine a Day Without Water' encourages Texans to pass Proposition 6 kvue.com/article/news/i… via KVUE News

A shift in how we build commercial buildings could be a boon for East Texas. Globally, mass timber construction projects are expected to reach more than 24,000 by 2034. So far, at least 134 mass timber projects are in progress or completed in Texas. bit.ly/3tE4iEL

Early voting starts TODAY! With Propositions 6, 7, and 8, we can ensure a sustainable water supply, strengthen our energy grid, and bridge the digital divide. Your vote can make a difference for generations to come. Vote YES on Propositions 6, 7, and 8! #txlege

Property tax cuts, a raise for retired teachers and billions in investments in infrastructure, research, tech and energy have been approved by voters Tuesday night. Learn more here: texastribune.org/2023/11/07/tex…

On this Veterans Day, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you, veterans, for your selfless service and unwavering commitment to our nation.

This Thanksgiving, let's reflect on the blessings that surround us - the warmth of family, the joy of friendship, and the abundance of love. 🍂✨ Wishing you a day filled with laughter, delicious moments, and a heart full of thanks. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at TAB!

Ron DeSantis rattled corporate America by making Walt Disney Co. a target of his conservative culture wars. Now, the Florida governor’s campaign to rid the state of Chinese influence is fueling a forceful backlash from big-name investors. Read more here: msn.com/en-us/money/ot…

US LBM, an established distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired the Dallas-Fort Worth operations of ZyTech Building Systems, a prominent building product manufacturer and distributor in North America. lbmjournal.com/us-lbm-expands…

Head protection in the workplace is important. To read the OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin on how to keep your workplace safe, click here: osha.gov/sites/default/…

TAB Staff would like to wish everyone a happy holidays! We look forward to another year of building dreams and making Texas an even better place to call home.

Everyone here at TAB would like to wish you and your families a Happy Easter!

Today's the day to make our voices heard! Make sure you head to the polls and vote in the monumental runoff election. To learn more before voting, visit votetexas.gov