Podcast Episode 40: Legislative Preview Part Two - Homeownership

January 23, 2025 | by Anna Orendain

Categories: Homeownership, Podcast

 

Texas' 89th Legislative session kicked off January 14th, and tackling Texas’ housing affordability challenges will likely be a high priority. To keep our listeners informed, Michael Wilt sat down with Meredyth Fowler with Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and Tray Bates with Texas REALTORS® to preview the session and analyze the issues, policies, and potential bills that impact homeownership in Texas.

Please note: This episode was recorded in December 2024, prior to the start of the legislative session. 

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Meet Our Guest—Meredyth Fowler

Currently serving as the General Counsel for the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, Meredyth Fowler is a government relations professional with over 20 years of experience. She has cultivated relationships throughout the Texas Capitol and within state agencies. Throughout her career Meredyth has provided effective strategic counsel on a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to election issues, pensions and investments, community banking, telecommunications and broadband, occupational licensing, agency rulemaking processes and requests for proposals. Meredyth is adept in the legislative drafting process as well as the Texas appropriations/finance process.

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Meet Our Guest—Tray Bates

Since December 2019, Bates has led governmental affairs for Texas REALTORS®, advocating for local, state, and federal private property consumers to protect property rights and promote a strong real estate industry. Bates has served Texas REALTORS® for over the past 13 years as a volunteer, and with more than 28 years of real estate brokerage experience, Bates has proven to be a committed leader and devoted member of the REALTOR® organization, serving in numerous positions at the local, state, and national levels.

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On the House blog posts are meant to provide general information on various housing-related issues, research and programs. We are not liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the information provided by blog sources. Furthermore, this blog is not legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney.

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