Texas Association of Builders

The Texas Builders Foundation is proud to announce that they have received a donation of $5,800 from Hogan Homes Texas on May 27 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This donation was made possible from Hogan Homes' 2026 Co****le Tournament Fundraiser, where event profits were pledged to the foundation's general fund.

Thank you so much to the Hogan Homes Texas team for making this possible. We greatly appreciate your contribution to supporting the next generation of homebuilders.

Hey Builder members! The final deadline to submit a claim to HBA Rebates for jobs completed January 1 to March 31, 2026 is FRIDAY, JUNE 5.

Submit your claim and get some money back here:

Rebate Claim Form - HBA Member Rebate Program Rebate Claim Forms - Choose any desired method to submit

The Texas Builders Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Del Mar College Foundation to support students that are pursuing an education in HVAC and electrical trades at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX, on May 27, 2026.

The Texas Builders Foundation is so proud to support trades education programs like this one across the state of Texas, with the mission of the Foundation to support the next generation of the homebuilding industry.

Special thanks to the Builders Association Corpus Christi Area for your support in making this moment come together.

The Summer 2026 edition of Texas Builder magazine is now available online, with print copies arriving in mailboxes shortly.

In this issue, celebrate 25 years of the Sunbelt Builders Show®, read Tyler Hood’s legal opinion, Weaponization of Water, explore the story behind Texas State Technical College’s new Construction Technologies Center, and much more.

Read the issue here: https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=865277

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Builder Straight Talk recently welcomed M. Scott Norman Jr. for an in-depth discussion on the policies, workforce initiatives, and advocacy efforts shaping housing in Texas. From permitting reform and affordability challenges to the future of the skilled trades, Scott offers valuable perspective on the issues impacting TAB members statewide and why "building futures" is at the heart of what Texas builders do.

Watch the full conversation here:

Building Texas's Future, One Home At A Time, with Scott Norman - Builder Straight Talk Podcast Scott Norman has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of housing policy and real-world construction. As CEO of the Texas Association of Builders and the association’s head lobbyist, he carries a perspective that most builders simply don’t get regular access to. He knows what h...

Today is Texas primary runoff election day! The candidates advancing from today’s runoff races will move on to the November general election. Make your voice heard and cast your vote in support of housing in Texas.

Early voting for the Texas Primary Runoff ends tomorrow, May 22, and election day is May 26. Utilize TAB's Primary Runoff Voter Guide to make your vote count towards Texas' housing:

https://www.texasbuilders.org/assets/pdf/2026_VoterGuide_Primary_Runoff/

This Memorial Day, the Texas Association of Builders extends our gratitude to those who gave their lives for our nation and to the military families who carry their legacy forward.

Early voting for the Texas Primary Runoff ends tomorrow, May 22, and election day is May 26. Utilize TAB's Primary Runoff Voter Guide to make your vote count towards Texas' housing:

https://www.texasbuilders.org/assets/pdf/2026_VoterGuide_Primary_Runoff/

On May 19, 2026, the Texas Builders Foundation awarded a $4,500 Tool Grant to Palmer ISD in Palmer, Texas, for their high school's Construction Trades program.

Over the last two years, students have been working to construct a tiny home (pictured here) with the help of Elmwood Homes. The tiny home will soon go up for auction, and all proceeds will go back into Palmer ISD's program.

With the Foundation's mission to grow the future of the residential construction workforce, The Texas Builders Foundation is proud to support Palmer ISD in their efforts to provide essential skills training to the next generation.