Capitol Connection Live: Institutional Buyers Stall as Housing Affordability Bills Gain Momentum – April 24, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 6

Capitol Connection Live is your go-to source for the latest legislative insights impacting the Texas mortgage and real estate industries. In this edition, hosts Doug Foster and Peter Idziak are joined by attorney Tye McWhorter to discuss the Texas Legislature’s ongoing focus on institutional homeownership and housing affordability.

They explore why bills aimed at institutional buyers have stalled, while several key affordability measures—like SB 583, SB 867, and HB 4505—are making progress. These efforts aim to increase access to affordable housing through property identification, finance reform, and support for nonprofit development.

Stay informed about these critical housing policy developments and understand how they could affect the future of real estate lending in Texas. For more updates and detailed legislative analysis, visit www.mortgagelaw.com under the Insights tab.

If you have questions about the Texas legislative process in general, please reach out to Doug Foster, Peter Idziak, or one of our firm’s attorneys or representatives at: https://www.mortgagelaw.com/our-team/