Texas REALTORS Issues PAC

Mission

To support or oppose proposals under consideration by local governmental bodies (including local ballot measures) which concern the preservation of real-property rights, real estate brokering, and the legal and economic rights of real estate consumers and practitioners.

Funding comes from the Texas REALTORS® Issues Political Action Committee (TRIP).

How the Program Works

Local associations submit applications to the Local Issues Committee for assistance with public-facing campaigns in support or opposition to local government actions or ballot measures. Support may be granted in the form of financial and strategic support.

Some associations may wish to accept grant funds and conduct the campaign themselves, while others receive funding and rely heavily on the state association for creative and strategic support.

Either approach can be effective, depending on the local association, the issue, and circumstances.

Committee Trustee Responsibilities

The Local Issues Fund is a fund established in the Texas REALTORS® Issues Political Action Committee (TRIP), and the Local Issues Committee members serve as Trustees of that PAC.

The Local Issues Committee is tasked with reviewing applications for local assistance; overseeing the Local Issues Fund; and expending those funds as deemed appropriate.

Committee Trustees may be called into a grant application review meeting on as short as 24-hours’ notice, as issues campaigns can arise quickly and necessitate immediate response. These virtual meetings can happen frequently or sparingly, depending on local political climates and urgency of policy issues.

Committee Structure and Appointments

  • 20 – 25 Trustees including the committee officers, and at least one local association executive and one local government affairs director.
  • One-third of the committee trustee seats are appointed annually, and members serve a three-year term.
  • Appointments are made by the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Team, following an application and interview process.

Application and Nominations

If you are interested in serving on the Local Issues Committee, click here to learn more about Local Issues Trustees responsibilities, committee structure, member eligibility and necessary qualifications.

Eligible REALTOR® members and local association staff who are interested in applying for the Local Issues Committee must submit an application and be interviewed by the committee officers (or their designees). Following interviews, the committee officers will make appointment recommendations to the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Team.

Contact Texas REALTORS® staff with any questions at TRIP@texasrealtorsissuespac.com or (512) 265-3955. You can also reach out to your Texas REALTORS® Field Representative.

Purpose: Texas REALTORS Issues PAC is a political committee, organized pursuant to Title 15 of the Texas Election Code (Chs. 251 - 259), and is an independent and autonomous organization, not affiliated with any political party. The Committee is not a branch or subsidiary of any national, state or local political committee. The PC has been empowered to raise funds for the purpose of: Educating its members about political candidates and issues affecting matters of interest and concern to the PC; assisting its members in organizing themselves for effective political action; to make contributions to political committees, political parties, electioneering communications organizations, or to individuals seeking state or local office to the extent permitted by law; to operate a political committee in accordance with the provisions of Title 15 of the Texas Election Code (Chs. 251 - 259), as it now exists or may hereafter be amended; and to do any and all things necessary or desirable for the attainment of these purposes.

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P.O. Box 2246
Austin, TX 78768