How Texas HOAs Are Keeping Low-Income Renters Out A state law will prohibit homeowners associations from discriminating against tenants using rental vouchers. The practice is more widespread than lawmakers realized. By Sarah Holder and Kriston Capps, August 31, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT When a homeowners association in the suburbs of north Dallas took steps to push out tenants …
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July 28th, 2023: It’s that time of year again! A new school year will be starting shortly and teachers & families across the district are gearing up. As we prepare for a new year, I want to make sure you are aware of the back to school events happening around District 101. If you or …
Yesterday, after a months-long stalemate between our state’s Republican leaders, the Texas Legislature finally agreed to a property tax cut. I voted for this legislation because – once approved by the voters in this November’s election – it will provide some relief for homeowners and businesses in District 101 and throughout Texas. That said, I …
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By Sarah Bahari, 8:58 AM on Jul 11, 2023: A North Texas homeowners association that voted to kick out residents who receive government assistance for rent will back off the policy due to a new Texas law. The law, pushed by Texas Rep. Chris Turner, a Grand Prairie Democrat, will prohibit HOAs from discriminating against tenants based on …
AUSTIN, TX – This weekend, HB 1193 by Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) was filed without the governor’s signature and will officially become law. HB 1193 will prohibit a property owners’ association from preventing a homeowner from renting their house to a person based on their method of payment. The bill was filed after a …
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Rep. Chris Turner’s Legislation to Strengthen Protections for IDD Texans Signed into Law AUSTIN, TX – Rep. Chris Turner’s (D-Grand Prairie) legislation to strengthen protections for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals (IDD) – House Bill 1009 – was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott Monday. HB 1009 is part of a package of reforms …
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Austin, TX – Today, in response to December 2022’s Winter Storm Elliott, which left many North Texas Atmos Energy customers without heat, state Representative Chris Turner filed two bills to hold natural gas companies accountable if they fail to provide sufficient gas to their customers. The legislation would increase visibility into available gas supply and …
January 5, 2023 Mr. Kevin Akers, President and CEO Atmos Energy 5430 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75240 Dear Mr. Akers: I write to you today with serious concerns regarding Atmos Energy’s continued inability to supply adequate natural gas service to my constituents in House District 101, as evidenced by widespread gas …
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