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A Strong Voice in Politics

If you’re a REALTOR®, politics is your business. Every day, ABoR and its members work to protect the real estate industry and defend private property rights.  Your investment in TREPAC allows ABoR to engage policymakers and represent the REALTOR® voice on public issues that directly affect homeowners and the real estate industry. You can help make that voice stronger. Do your part by making an investment in the TREPAC today.

Where Does ABoR Stand?

IssueWater Treatment Plant 4, City of Austin
Position: In Support
The Austin Board of REALTORS® supports the construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 and the implementation of public water conservation policies that promote sustainable and renewable water systems.

IssueResidential Rental Registration Program, City of Austin
Position: Not in support
The Austin Board of REALTORS® does not support the implementation of a Residential Rental Registration Program in the City of Austin. The Austin Board of REALTORS® supports a comprehensive plan and ordinance that will balance the needs of property owners and tenants and improve property values and the quality of life in our communities.

IssueComprehensive Plan Process, City of Austin
Position: In support
The Austin Board of REALTORS® supports and encourages community and specifically REALTOR® involvement in the City of Austin’s Comprehensive Plan process.

IssueRemodeling Ordinance, City of Austin
Position: In support of the Home Builders of Greater Austin
The Austin Board of REALTORS® supports the Home Builders of Greater Austin’s position and efforts to inform and educate city staff and community advocates on the unintended consequences of changing the current remodeling ordinance without understanding the impact on current and future home owners as well as builders in the City of Austin.

IssueRegional Transportation Infrastructure
Position: In support
The Austin Board of REALTORS® supports all efforts by central Texas governments and quasi governments to improve sustain and build the central Texas transportation infrastructure.

Learn more about ABoR’s positions on these issues.

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