We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy during these uncertain times. With so many other important issues that we are facing daily, it is hard to remember that this is …
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Odum, Walle Tapped as Relief and Recovery Czars for Houston, Harris County
On April 21, Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference announcing former Shell President, Marvin Odum, as Houston’s relief and recovery czar. Odum has previously served as the city’s Chief Recovery Officer for hurricane Harvey. …
Governor Abbott Announces Preliminary Steps to Re-Open Texas
Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the initial steps and framework to begin the process of reopening the state and our economy. First, the governor has established the Strike Force to Open Texas, which will …
HOME-PAC Political Update
Primary elections were held roughly six weeks ago on March 2 and if a candidate did not receive 50 percent plus one vote in a race, then a runoff election is needed between the top …
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City of Baytown Resumes Inspections
When Harris County’s “Stay Home, Work Safe” order went into effect on March 24, the City of Baytown closed its buildings and facilities to the public. However, beginning last week, the City began accepting requests …
Updated TDI Windstorm Code Effective Date Delayed Until Sept 1, 2020
The Texas Department of Insurance released an emergency rule on April 3, 2020 which postpones the effective date of the updated TDI windstorm code to September 1, 2020. Beginning September 1, 2020, the 2018 windstorm …
Coronavirus Could Affect OSHA Compliance on Home Building Sites
Source: National Association of Home Builders The effects of the COVID-19 illness associated with a new coronavirus have already proven to be extraordinarily broad, ranging from the obvious strain on countries’ healthcare systems to a …
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EPA Releases Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule
In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army published the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) in the Clean Water Act (CWA). …
Voting for the 2020 Primaries Begins
Although we just wrapped up the 2019 election cycle in December, the start of 2020 brings another significant election cycle that will see us vote not only on numerous federal, state, county and judicial level …
Congress Approves Major North American Trade Deal
In December 2019, after more than a year of negotiations, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly (89-10) in favor of ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which is a new trade agreement between the countries that …
GHBA Donates $15,000 to Imelda Assistance Fund
In December, GHBA members and staff met with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and presented a check for $15,000 to the Imelda Assistance Fund. The GHBA appreciated the opportunity to partner with Judge Hidalgo on …
2019 General Election Recap & Runoff Review
As previously reported (and if you live in and around Houston you know), the City of Houston held a major election last month. Aside from one council seat special election in 2018, this was the …
Government Affairs/Volume Builders Meeting on Dec. 10
The GHBA’s Government Affairs and Volume Builders Committees will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the GHBA boardroom. This meeting will cover a wide variety of topics both at …
Harris County Issues Clarification on Development Regulations
In June, Harris County adopted new drainage and floodplain management regulations, as well as new development requirements based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. At the time the GHBA, along with …
EPA Repeals 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the 2015 joint Clean Water Act (CWA) “Waters of the U.S.”(WOTUS) definition and rule. That rule would have dramatically expanded jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and …