Texas REALTORS® seeks to support initiatives that encourage affordable, sustainable homeownership in Texas by connecting members with industry resources of education and legislative advocacy to protect the private property rights of Texans.

Mission

The Housing Initiatives Committee is dedicated to identifying and making recommendations regarding the association’s role in initiatives that promote and enhance opportunities for homeownership, housing affordability, and sustainability through related education, community involvement, and partnering with like-minded organizations in the housing industry.

Goals

The Texas REALTORS® Housing Initiatives Committee exists to advance the following goals:

  • Increase association participation in promoting sustainable workforce housing opportunities to members at all levels of association involvement—local, state, and national.
  • Encourage all qualified members to pursue association leadership by helping clarify and communicate the process and value of being involved in Texas REALTORS® leadership.
  • Integrate key housing stakeholder groups into the life and mission of the association.
  • Expand awareness among Texas REALTOR® members on the issues impacting Texas housing.
  • Effectively promote understanding of workforce housing, housing sustainability, and smart growth initiatives in Texas education, exposure, and strategic partnerships.

Annual Expectations

Each year, the committee convenes at least twice (Winter Meeting and Shaping Texas Conference) but can schedule additional Zoom meetings at other times in the year depending on need. The committee is responsible for sharing program and education ideas related to workforce housing and sustainability initiatives during the two mandatory meetings and look at securing NAR grants to support committee initiatives. Additionally, the committee is responsible for reviewing nominations submitted each year for the Texas REALTOR® Good Neighbor Award.

Criteria

  • All members are chosen by the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Team
  • 1-year term
  • 15 members