NORTH TEXAS HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION
4410 Fairway Boulevard Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Volume 10, No. 12 • December 2017
P: 940.692.2211 F: 940.692.2214
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From the President I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Your membership in the North Texas Home Builders Association, also grants you membership in the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Builders (NAHB). While the NTHBA continues to be involved with changes or additions to regulations that occur at the local level, both State and National have lobbyist and government relations staff who are constantly working on our behalf. These individuals have the daunting task of reading through thousands and thousands of proposed bills. Many that may never be introduced and some that will have countless hours of members testifying in order to get it passed or have it thrown out. With a legislative session being every two years, there is little time for rest. The year in between the Legislative session is where most of the material is being devised in order to be introduced when session begins. This is where TAB or NAHB are putting together their interim list which allows them to be prepared as they follow its progress. Every legislative session TAB and NAHB work tirelessly for their members which allow them to continue their business of building houses. The mission for each of us is to keep the American Dream alive and affordable. One of the hardest things I’ve found to do since I have been a member is explain the value of membership. The advocacy roll of the local, state, and national associations is the overwhelming reason a member should need to see the value of membership. This year, help the NTHBA communicate the importance of membership by helping them understand the value of our advocacy and let’s grow our association. Ask someone you know to become a member. Thank you for the continued support to ensure the North Texas Home Builders Association maintains a strong presence locally and at the state level. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Special Thanks to our 2017 NTHBA Partners: Diamond Atmos Energy Platinum Union Square Credit Union Gold First National Bank of Wichita Falls
What’s
INSIDE • Dates To Remember • TAB 2018 Officers & Directors Installed • TAB Meetings Article • General Membership Meeting Article