Texas REALTORS® support candidates championing homeowner issues
Texas REALTORS® are supporting 33 candidates for Texas office who have March 2 contested primary races. Bill Jones, chairman of the Texas Association of REALTORS®, explains that the organization supports public servants who champion homeowner issues.

"Texas has been fortunate to weather the recent economic storm better than other parts of the country, thanks in large part to our healthy real estate market," says Jones. "If we hope to continue, however, it's critical that Texas lawmakers keep the interests of homeowners foremost. When they return to work in 2011, they'll face tough budget decisions, but we cannot further increase the financial burden of property owners in Texas. The candidates Texas REALTORS® endorse today understand that, which is why we've pledged our full support."

Texas ranks 45th out of 50 states in homeownership. Electing lawmakers who understand Texas homeowners' concerns and who will work to lower the barriers to homeownership is the association's top priority this election cycle, according to Jones.

Texas REALTORS® have championed a number of legislative issues enhancing the lives of Texans, such as pursuing reforms to the property appraisal system in 2009, preventing a tax of $600 or more on the personal vehicles of independent businesspeople in 2007, and advocating for billions in property tax reductions in 2005.

See the full news release and list of candidates on PR Newswire.

Source: Texas Association of REALTORS®