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TAA PAC: Powering Advocacy for Texas Rental Housing 

October 1, 2026

The Texas Apartment Association Political Action Committee (TAA PAC) is a cornerstone of TAA’s advocacy efforts, empowering the rental housing industry to have a strong, unified voice in Texas politics. As one…

From Busy Season to Better Operations: Lessons Learned From Leasing Season

September 29, 2026

By Ashleigh Pugh, a Property Manager with Stellar Family of Companies and 2026 TAA Education Foundation Room to Grow Ambassador. Leasing season may be winding down, but the work isn’t…

Protecting Our Progress: TAA’s Legislative Priorities for 2027

September 21, 2026

The 2025 legislative session was one of the best for rental housing providers in years. With the passage of Senate Bill 38, the Legislature and the Governor gave property owners…

Meet the Team Behind TAA Advocacy

September 15, 2026

The people and partners working to advance the rental housing industry at the Texas Capitol As Texas prepares for the 2027 legislative session, the Texas Apartment Association is already at…

SB 38 Implementation Update

September 2, 2026

With the passage of Senate Bill 38 last session, the Legislature and the Governor gave property owners a clearer and more efficient process for removing squatters and other unlawful occupants…

TAA Develops New Austin Pre-Application Disclosure

August 21, 2026

The City of Austin adopted a Fee Disclosure ordinance requiring owners with five or more dwellings to disclose rent and other fees charged to a resident whenever rent is advertised…

President’s Message: TAA’s ONE Conference Delivers Connections That Matter

August 10, 2026

It’s been about a month since the 2026 TAA ONE Conference, and if you’re like me, you’re still thinking about the conversations, ideas and connections that came out of those…

HUD Changes ESA Enforcement Posture, but Housing Laws Remain in Effect

July 14, 2026

HUD has changed how it will enforce complaints involving emotional support animals (ESAs), but the underlying housing laws have not changed. While HUD has withdrawn prior guidance and narrowed the…

TAA Member Alert: TDHCA Finalizes PRWORA Citizenship Verification Rule, Extends Effective Date to October 1

July 13, 2026

TDHCA has adopted new rules implementing the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) citizenship verification requirement for HOME, HOME-ARP Rental and NHTF-assisted properties. Also, at…

Turning Units, Not Budgets: Smarter Maintenance Strategies That Save Money

May 22, 2026

By Jason Fein, SVP of Maintenance at Windsor Communities If you’ve managed apartments for any amount of time, you already know that turnover maintenance is one of the biggest controllable…