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New Texas Law Expands Homestead Exemptions for Homeowners

Marty Green Principal marty.green@mortgagelaw.com The Texas legislature has delivered on additional ad valorem tax relief for the citizens of Texas. On June 16, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation – Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23 ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: The Impact of the 89th Texas Legislature on the Financial Services Industry – May 29, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 8 In this episode of Capitol Connections Live, Director of Regulatory Affairs Doug Foster and Senior Associate Peter Idziak take a broader look at the Texas legislative session as it enters its final stretch, ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: Legislative Developments Impacting Property Owner Rights – May 8, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 7 In this episode of Capitol Connection Live, Director of Regulatory Affairs Doug Foster and senior associate Peter Idziak, along with Houston-based associate Andy Duane, discuss key property rights ... Read More

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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 ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: Navigating Foreign Ownership Bills – Key Legislative Updates – March 19, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 5 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 ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: Tackling Texas Deed Fraud – Key Legislative Updates – March 13, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 4 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 ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: TMBA Advocacy Day and Key Legislative Updates – March 6, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 3 Capitol Connections Live is your go-to source for insights on the latest legislative developments affecting the Texas mortgage industry. In this edition, hosts Doug Foster and Peter Idziak discuss the ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: Deep-Dive on Senate Bill 372 & House Bill 576 – February 20, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 2 In this episode of Capitol Connections Live, PBG Director of Regulatory Affairs Doug Foster and senior associate attorney Peter Idziak break down Senate Bill 372 and its companion, House Bill 576, in the ... Read More

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Capitol Connection Live: New Rules, New Speaker, and Mortgage Legislation – February 14, 2025

Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 1 In this episode of Capitol Connection, Director of Regulatory Affairs Doug Foster and Senior Associate Attorney Peter Idziak break down key developments in the 89th Texas Legislature. They discuss the ... Read More

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