TAA’s government relations team works year-round to protect and promote the Texas rental housing industry.
The Texas Apartment Association’s advocacy efforts are led by a diverse professional staff with a combined total of more than 70 years of legal, legislative and government affairs experience. In addition to our in-house government affairs team, TAA also works with consultants who provide specialized expertise on a variety of issues with the potential to impact our members.
TAA Advocacy Team
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Chris Newton
Executive Vice President
Oversees all association operations, staff and governance.
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Sandy Garcia Hoy
Vice President & General Counsel
Manages legal affairs involving both the Texas Apartment Association as well as the rental housing industry.
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Kyle Jackson
Vice President of Government Affairs
Directs PAC fundraising, volunteer legislative engagement and related government affairs activities.