Government Affairs Update

AAGD Updates Affordable Housing COVID-19 Government Affairs Update Government Affairs Update : Federal Government Affairs Update : Local Government Affairs Update : State kNOWledge On Demand Member Surveys Members Only : Board Meetings Membership Management Membership Management : Member Dues Membership Management : Owner/Management Company Membership Management : Property Membership Management : Supplier Rental Assistance Program Rooflines
2022 March Primary Election: Make Your Voice Heard

Judicial races matter for the rental housing industry. The primary election is March 1 and early voting begins February 14. Some of the many races that will be on the primary ballot are judges for county courts at law. As with justices of the peace, judges for county courts at law can have a signif

Date posted 02/11/2022

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Texas Rent Relief Program closing applications Friday, Nov. 5

TRRP will not accept new applications after 5 pm, Friday, Nov. 5: Still processing current applications

Date posted 11/4/2021

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Rental Housing v. U.S. Government: Your Help is Critical

Below is a letter from NAA to our members: Good afternoon. Hope you and yours are safe and healthy. I’m writing to share an important message with you about NAA’s advocacy on behalf of the apartment industry. As you know, NAA filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from...

Date posted 09/30/2021

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Supreme Court Strikes Down CDC Eviction Ban

Letter to the members from NAA: Late last night, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 to strike down the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium. “The C.D.C. has imposed a nationwide moratorium on evictions in reliance on a...

Date posted 08/27/2021

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Rental Assistance Programs in our Local Cities and Counties

The AAGD Government Affairs team is actively working with local officials to find and alert our members of rental assistance programs available in our local cities and counties. Below you will find a list of information received as of today. As the AAGD staff is alerted to additional programs, we...

Date posted 08/12/2021

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Judge Jenkins New Mask Mandate

Judge Jenkins is implementing an indoor mask policy: The Order takes effect 11:59 p.m. on August 11, 2021. This Order applies to child care centers, Pre-K-12 public schools, businesses, and Dallas County buildings and facilities. All child care centers and Pre-K-12 public schools must...

Date posted 08/11/2021

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The CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium Through October 3 in High Transmission Counties

On August 3, 2021, the CDC Director signed a new order reinstating the eviction moratorium to temporarily halt residential evictions in communities with substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID. The Order took effect August 3, 2021, and will remain in effect through October 3,...

Date posted 08/5/2021

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2021 Municipal Election Results

*Wins are highlighted in bold. May 1 Municipal Election Results May 1 was election day for most North Texas cities. AAGD endorsed 24 candidates for mayor and city council in seven cities – 14 candidates won, four candidates lost, and six candidates advanced to the runoff election. As...

Date posted 06/7/2021

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Rent Relief Event Survey for The City Of Dallas

The City of Dallas has been awarded Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) funds to aid eligible tenants impacted by COVID-19 stay in their homes by providing up to 6 months of rental assistance. Assistance is available for both tenants who have been sued for eviction or tenants...

Date posted 05/17/2021

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Denton County Rental Assistance Webinar Recording

Thank you to all our members and to the representatives from Denton County and United Way of Denton County for participating in the Denton County Rental Assistance Program Webinar. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch the recording, please click the link below. Eviction Prevention...

Date posted 05/5/2021

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Texas Rent Relief Program Dashboard Now Live

TDHCA is excited to share the new Texas Rent Relief Program (TRR) dashboard. The online dashboard compiles and displays regular updates on the program's progress in providing rent and utility assistance to households facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The dashboard has a...

Date posted 04/28/2021

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Irving Rental Assistance Webinar Recording

Thank you to all our members and to the representatives from Irving for joining us today for the Irving Rental Assistance Program Webinar. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch the recording, please click the link below. Passcode: &ANj!=87 Watch Webinar Download Presentation

Date posted 04/22/2021

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