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Government Aairs

lowering our current tax rates, I believe we can provide
GSABA Government Affairs had a busy summer with real property tax relief while continuing to serve the
the local run-off elections and the state legislature core needs of our city.”
going into overtime. In the fall, GSABA will be active in For more updates or to join the Government Affairs
sitting down with officials and discussing the impact Committee contact Director of Government Affairs &
of legal changes and some of the challenges that our Education Trevor Whitney at twhitney@sabuilders.com.
industry will face, particularly after the devastation of
Hurricane Harvey in surrounding communities. Government Affairs Committee
San Antonio City Council passed a record $2.7 billion Meeting - DSD Roundtable
budget for 2018. San Antonio will spend $99 million to OCT. 17 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM
improve the street conditions, particularly in Council GSABA Ballroom
Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10. The city also added sidewalk
funding of $5 million, which augments $78 million Open to All Members
from the voter-approved 2017 bond program. District San Antonio Sign Ordinance Q&A Session
10 Councilman Clayton Perry offered, “Our residents
expect us to be fiscally responsible with their tax OCT. 19 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM | GSABA Ballroom
dollars. By exploring a city homestead exemption and Free and Open to All Members

Builders: Are your contracts out of date?

2017-2019 TAB Contracts Seminar

Wednesday, November 8 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
GSABA Ballroom - Lunch Served

Many additions and improvements have been made to the 2017-2019
package, including:

Warranty parameters on foreclosures and rental properties
Clarification of applicable code standards and builder obligations

Recovery of certain attorneys’ fees

A technology disclaimer for smart homes
Revisions to the independent contractor agreements
James Rudnicki
Attorney Updates to the Express Home Warranty to reflect current building practices

The Texas Association of Builders’ Contracts Package subscription is
available to TAB Builder members for only $399.99 (plus tax) Purchase tickets at
at www.TexasBuilders.org with an active membership. sabuilders.com
For information:
Trevor Whitney Sponsored by $15
twhitney@sabuilders.com per person
210-696-3800

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