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Keeping abreast of local, state, and national government issues
pertaining to real estate and property ownership is an important
part of a REALTOR's professional growth and well-being.
Interviewing political candidates at all governmental levels is
important when candidates look for our organizations support and
recommendations. How local and state representatives vote on
real property and homeowner issues are front and center to ARBOR
members.
 The REALTOR Call To Action Center plays a vital role in
getting important information directly to our REALTOR members so
they can contact their government representative on their
position.
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Find out how REALTORS® use their
voices to support the REALTOR® Party
by responding to NAR's Calls for Action! Let
Congress know how powerful the REALTOR®
Party is!
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 The Texas Association of REALTORS® and TREPAC can point to a
long string of successes. Here are just a few recent examples:
How Texas REALTORS®
can invest
Texas REALTORS® can
make TREPAC investments online with a credit card
through TexasRealtors.com or your
Local Association. It's a safe, easy way to invest in
your future . Your local association/board will receive
credit for your online investment, and within a couple weeks
your year-to-date total investment level will be reflected
in your "My TREPAC" module on TexasRealtors.com. Please note
that the current TREPAC fundraising year ends Sept. 30,
2009. So, if you're a Texas REALTOR® who cares about your
industry and your future livelihood, please invest today!
Transportation taxation–stopping unfair taxes on your
car
During the 80th Texas Legislature, we prevailed in exempting
your personal auto from ad-valorem taxation. And with
overwhelming passage of Proposition 6 in the November 2007
constitutional election, you'll never have to worry about this
unfair tax again. Spread the word to fellow Texas REALTORS®. Let
them know what their TREPAC dollars save them.
Learn more about mixed-use vehicle taxation in Texas.
Property Appraisal Reform
Property appraisal is a thorny issue at best and promises to be
the subject of much debate for a very long time. Any reform will
directly affect your business–the only question is how. We've
made progress but we have a long way to go toward making Texas a
better place for private-property owners. A strong TREPAC helps
to ensure that we have a place at the legislative negotiating
table.
Learn more about appraisal reform in Texas.
Don't let a Transfer Tax on Property Sales Happen
The ugly truth about transfer taxes is that they are proposed
every year. That's because they are seen as an easy solution to
boost government revenue. There were more than 11 new attempts
in this last legislative session alone. But transfer taxes raise
the cost of purchasing homes. Some buyers are priced out of the
market, meaning no commission at all. Others pressure you to
cover some of their high costs by lowering your commission. Your
continued TREPAC support helps to fight proposals like these and
make Texas more affordable to live in.
Learn more about real estate transfer taxes in Texas
Legislators want to put a Services Tax on your
commissions!
The last time our state was dealing with a deficit, in 2003,
legislators considered a new tax on services. It would extend
the state sales tax to all services listed on the HUD-1,
including your commissions. And now, it's looking like we'll be
faced with a deficit again during the next legislative session.
Your help ensures a strong TREPAC to fight a statewide tax.
Learn more about tax on services
in Texas.
Learn more about real estate transfer taxes in Texas
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