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Texas Manufactured Home Shipments Market Analysis
April Shipments
Manufactured home shipments to Texas retailers expanded in April with the seasonally-adjusted total moving up +5% from the previous month. There were three less weekdays in the … more
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From the 88th – and now From the 88th 1st Special
The regular session ended at 6:40pm on Monday, when the Senate followed the House and adjourned. But it didn’t take long for Gov. Abbott to announce the beginning of what he called, “Special Session … more
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Texas Legislative Session Coming to an End
The 2023 Texas Legislative Session ends on May 29th. This is the final week, but both chambers will be burning the midnight oil as they work right up until the last minute of deadlines that hit this … more
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DOE Announces Delay in MH Energy Standards
TMHA is pleased to announce that the Department of Energy released Friday, May 29th, a revised final rule pushing back the effective date of the new manufactured housing energy construction standards. … more
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TDHCA Announces New Consumer Notice
The MH Division of TDHCA announced on May 16th a revised and consolidated Consumer Notice form. Formerly, the Consumer Notice was 6-pages long and there was a separate Formaldehyde Notice. The new … more
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Texas Manufactured Housing Sales Market Analysis
March Preliminary Data
New manufactured home sales in March for titles issued to date remained elevated on the year coming in a seasonally adjusted +0.1% over the previous month. New home sales … more
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From the 88th - Both of TMHA’s Primary Goals Pass the House
This was a big legislative week for TMHA’s 88th advocacy efforts. Both of TMHA’s primary legislative goals passed the House this week.
HB 2970 by Chairman Guillen passed the House on Wednesday … more
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From the 88th – TMHA Supported Legislation Heard in Committee; Pro-MH Zoning Bill Voted Out
Last week two bills that are at the center of TMHA’s proactive legislative agenda were heard in committee.
After a bill is filed, the next step is a committee hearing. In committee the bill’s … more
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From the 88th - Texas’ First Rent Control Bill Filed; Multiple TMHA supported bills filed
We are a month and a half into the legislative session, and things are starting to pick up. Committees are set in both chambers, and bills are now being referred to those committees.
Next week we … more
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From the 88th – Filing, Filing and more Filing
The beginning of session “blocking and tackling” is nearly done. All the members are sworn in, the inauguration speeches and parties are in the rearview, Comptroller review estimates are out, and Lt. … more