Mission
The Texas REALTORS® Political Involvement Committee (PIC) directs and supports participation in the association’s grassroots political advocacy initiatives.
About the PIC
As part of the association’s regional leadership structure, the PIC serves as a conduit of information and political intel between local boards and Texas REALTORS®.
While every region has different needs, PIC members are generally charged with increasing REALTOR® grassroots participation in the association’s political advocacy efforts.
These efforts can include candidate recruitment and training, REALTOR®- and public-voter registration and turnout, candidate interviews, Opportunity Races (REALTOR®-facing political campaigns), legislative contact-team (LCT), calls for action, local issues campaigns support, and related efforts.
PIC members also give regular political updates at local REALTOR® meetings and Texas REALTOR® events.
Criteria
- At least 22 members, composed of a Chair, Vice Chair, Liaison, Immediate Past Chair; at least one REALTOR® member from each Texas REALTORS® region; one Local Government Affairs Director; one YPN appointee; and one Commercial appointee
- Regional PIC terms are two years
- Regional PIC members may serve two consecutive 2-year terms
- Local Government Affairs Directors, YPN, and Commercial terms are for two years
- Additional needs-based appointments are for one year (at Leadership Team’s discretion)
- Terms begin Dec.1 and end on Nov. 30.
Application and Nomination Process
To be considered for the PIC, Texas REALTOR® members must submit an application and participate in an interview with PIC Leadership. Final committee appointments are made by the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Team, based on recommendations from the PIC Leadership.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants are strongly encouraged to get a letter of recommendation from their local association, their region’s current PIC member, and/or, if applicable, the other association(s) in their region. Local associations may also submit recommendations for PIC vacancies; those letters must be signed by the local association President, AE, or GAD. Letters of recommendation should be submitted to the Director of Political Affairs.
The 2025 PIC has vacancies for Regions 2, 5, and 9. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 28, 2024.