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Texans working together for affordable, fair housing in diverse, healthy communities.
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We spoke with @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social regarding the 800 Middle development and on our concerns for the residents' future.
An new affordable housing complex located near a former incinerator on Houston’s east side will begin leasing apartments after the state’s environmental regulators found the property meets residential land use standards.
Houston Housing Authority opening apartment complex near contaminated site after previous concerns
Mayor John Whitmire in 2024 asked the housing authority to halt its leasing plans for The Pointe at Bayou Bend. This week he said there is no risk to residents.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
We spoke with @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social regarding the 800 Middle development and on our concerns for the residents' future.
Texas Housers' deputy director Ben Martin joined @texaspublicradio.bsky.social to talk through the changes that SB 38 will bring for evictions in Texas and the threat that renters are facing in general in our state. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
Why it's now easier to be evicted in Texas
As buying a home has become out of reach for so many, some families are having to rent to maintain shelter. But in Texas it's become easier for tenant families to be evicted. A new law, SB 38, empower...
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January 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Texas Housers' deputy director Ben Martin joined @texaspublicradio.bsky.social to talk through the changes that SB 38 will bring for evictions in Texas and the threat that renters are facing in general in our state. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
TEPPs are one of Texas’ most promising affordable housing tools, but a lack of regulation has led to serious questions about whether these deals are actually providing needed affordable housing. A new report shows how we can fix this.
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These common sense reforms are needed to fix Texas’ key affordable housing tool: Tax Exempt Private Partnerships - Texas Housers
A low-income renter looking for housing in Texas probably has never heard of exotic quasi-governmental entities like housing finance corporations (HFCs) or public facility corporations (PFCs). Though ...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
TEPPs are one of Texas’ most promising affordable housing tools, but a lack of regulation has led to serious questions about whether these deals are actually providing needed affordable housing. A new report shows how we can fix this.
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texashousers.org/2026/01/13/t...
Changes have come to eviction law in Texas starting this year that you need to know about. Our friends at Houston Eviction Advocacy Center spoke to the updates and dispelled misinformation with the Houston Press.
“The number of evictions filed is going to go up, naturally, because of economic conditions, and the number of people who are sued and actually evicted will go up because of this law, because it makes it easier to evict.” - Mark Melton
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It Just Got Faster and Easier to Evict Texas Tenants - Houston Press
A new state law makes it easier and faster to evict tenants who are late on rent payments.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Changes have come to eviction law in Texas starting this year that you need to know about. Our friends at Houston Eviction Advocacy Center spoke to the updates and dispelled misinformation with the Houston Press.
The Know-Your-Rights mural in Richmond, California, includes pointers on rent control, just cause eviction, and fair chance housing, in both English and Spanish.
From @shelterforce.bsky.social
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From @shelterforce.bsky.social
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Art that Informs: A Know-Your-Housing-Rights Mural
This Richmond, California, artwork addresses reentry after incarceration, eviction, and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The Know-Your-Rights mural in Richmond, California, includes pointers on rent control, just cause eviction, and fair chance housing, in both English and Spanish.
From @shelterforce.bsky.social
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From @shelterforce.bsky.social
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"Affordable rental housing need is by far the greatest among households making 50% of area median income and below, especially 30% and below. These are the populations that housing authorities were created to serve," - Ben Martin.
From KRIS 6 News:
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From KRIS 6 News:
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Corpus Christi Housing Authority board votes to void $350M in controversial Workforce Housing Agreements
The Corpus Christi Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to void agreements for 13 apartment complexes that were at the center of a months-long KRIS 6 News investigation.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:34 PM
"Affordable rental housing need is by far the greatest among households making 50% of area median income and below, especially 30% and below. These are the populations that housing authorities were created to serve," - Ben Martin.
From KRIS 6 News:
www.kristv.com/news/6-inves...
From KRIS 6 News:
www.kristv.com/news/6-inves...
"Instead of addressing the real housing stability challenges that renters in Texas are facing, legislators made the decision to pass a law that makes the eviction process in Texas just a little bit less friendly to renters and a little bit more confusing." www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/hou...
Texas law to speed eviction process for people illegally occupying homes takes effect Jan. 1 | Houston Public Media
Houston state Sen. Paul Bettencourt said Senate Bill 38 is necessary to combat an epidemic of squatting. Tenants’ rights advocates say legitimate tenants behind on their rent could be targeted.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
"Instead of addressing the real housing stability challenges that renters in Texas are facing, legislators made the decision to pass a law that makes the eviction process in Texas just a little bit less friendly to renters and a little bit more confusing." www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/hou...
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Where should our new Executive Director Quiana Fisher go in our state to really learn about housing? Leave a comment below! And listen to this episode now at the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts by searching A Little Louder! #housingjustice #affordablehousing #tenantsrights #fairhousing
December 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Where should our new Executive Director Quiana Fisher go in our state to really learn about housing? Leave a comment below! And listen to this episode now at the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts by searching A Little Louder! #housingjustice #affordablehousing #tenantsrights #fairhousing
Where should our new Executive Director Quiana Fisher go in our state to really learn about housing? Leave a comment below! And listen to this episode now at the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts by searching A Little Louder! #housingjustice #affordablehousing #tenantsrights #fairhousing
December 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Where should our new Executive Director Quiana Fisher go in our state to really learn about housing? Leave a comment below! And listen to this episode now at the link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts by searching A Little Louder! #housingjustice #affordablehousing #tenantsrights #fairhousing
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December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Our latest episode of A Little Louder is now live! Quiana Fisher, our brand new Executive Director, joined the show to talk about what called her to this work and what she intends to tackle as Texas Housers' new leader.
Tune in!
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Tune in!
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A Little Louder Episode 78: In depth with our new Executive Director, Quiana Fisher - Texas Housers
Texas Housers has a new leader in Quiana Fisher, and on our latest episode of A Little Louder, we sat down with her to go into detail on why she chose this work, what she identifies as our biggest cha...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Our latest episode of A Little Louder is now live! Quiana Fisher, our brand new Executive Director, joined the show to talk about what called her to this work and what she intends to tackle as Texas Housers' new leader.
Tune in!
texashousers.org/2025/12/17/a...
Tune in!
texashousers.org/2025/12/17/a...
Our latest episode of A Little Louder is now live! Quiana Fisher, our brand new Executive Director, joined the show to talk about what called her to this work and what she intends to tackle as Texas Housers' new leader.
Tune in!
texashousers.org/2025/12/17/a...
Tune in!
texashousers.org/2025/12/17/a...
A Little Louder Episode 78: In depth with our new Executive Director, Quiana Fisher - Texas Housers
Texas Housers has a new leader in Quiana Fisher, and on our latest episode of A Little Louder, we sat down with her to go into detail on why she chose this work, what she identifies as our biggest cha...
texashousers.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Our latest episode of A Little Louder is now live! Quiana Fisher, our brand new Executive Director, joined the show to talk about what called her to this work and what she intends to tackle as Texas Housers' new leader.
Tune in!
texashousers.org/2025/12/17/a...
Tune in!
texashousers.org/2025/12/17/a...
As we reflect on what happened in housing this year and look forward to the next legislative session, affordability must be a top priority – specifically with low-income households.
The work doesn't start in 2027 – it starts ASAP.
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The work doesn't start in 2027 – it starts ASAP.
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7 Questions: An aspirational look forward at Texas’ 90th Legislature - Texas Housers
Low-income households in Texas are being crushed by unaffordable housing costs, corporate landlords that are exhibiting increasingly monopolistic behaviors, poor conditions, and the ongoing legacy of ...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As we reflect on what happened in housing this year and look forward to the next legislative session, affordability must be a top priority – specifically with low-income households.
The work doesn't start in 2027 – it starts ASAP.
texashousers.org/2025/12/09/7...
The work doesn't start in 2027 – it starts ASAP.
texashousers.org/2025/12/09/7...
Our updated mapping tool in San Antonio shows the concentration and acceleration of evictions: "Research is clear: evictions destabilize families, harm children’s health and education, increase homelessness, and create long-term barriers to housing access."
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Texas Housers' updated Bexar County Eviction Mapping Tool identifies hotspots driving displacement in San Antonio - Texas Housers
Texas Housers has officially re-launched our Bexar County eviction mapping tool, now updated with the most recent available eviction data from 2024. The interactive tool allows users to identify the n...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Our updated mapping tool in San Antonio shows the concentration and acceleration of evictions: "Research is clear: evictions destabilize families, harm children’s health and education, increase homelessness, and create long-term barriers to housing access."
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Our fight for housing justice and affordability for all Texans is what we’ve been proud to carry as our mission for nearly 40 years. Support our work in community with low-income households this #GivingTuesday with a contribution at the link below. texashousers.org/donate/.
Thank you!
Thank you!
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Our fight for housing justice and affordability for all Texans is what we’ve been proud to carry as our mission for nearly 40 years. Support our work in community with low-income households this #GivingTuesday with a contribution at the link below. texashousers.org/donate/.
Thank you!
Thank you!
We want to thank @nlihc.org for their State and Tribal Partners convening. Our deputy director Ben Martin joined a panel on Creating Political Will and Pressure to Defend Democracy and Advance Solutions. An important, prescient conversation about building people power in adverse political climates.
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We want to thank @nlihc.org for their State and Tribal Partners convening. Our deputy director Ben Martin joined a panel on Creating Political Will and Pressure to Defend Democracy and Advance Solutions. An important, prescient conversation about building people power in adverse political climates.
It was an honor to spotlight the work of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, Rep. Mary González, organizer Sharon Underwood, & our co-founder Karen Paup for the 2025 Houser Awards. Everyone left the room with a renewed purpose to fight for housing justice in our state.
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The 2025 Houser Awards shined a spotlight on those who are dedicated to achieving housing justice in Texas - Texas Housers
On November 12, the room was packed with housing advocates, community leaders, elected officials, and both longtime champions of low-income households and those new to the fight, all gathered to celeb...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It was an honor to spotlight the work of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, Rep. Mary González, organizer Sharon Underwood, & our co-founder Karen Paup for the 2025 Houser Awards. Everyone left the room with a renewed purpose to fight for housing justice in our state.
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Join us online this Thursday, Nov 6th for an online teach-in bit.ly/2025apdr
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Join us online this Thursday, Nov 6th for an online teach-in bit.ly/2025apdr
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
Join us online this Thursday, Nov 6th for an online teach-in bit.ly/2025apdr
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Join us online this Thursday, Nov 6th for an online teach-in bit.ly/2025apdr
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
We will cover the ins and outs of Administrative Penalties and Debarment Rules in LIHTC processes, share the current public comment opportunity that ends on Nov 24th, & answer lingering questions to help you get involved.
In the lead up to the Houser Awards, we’re excited to introduce our 2025 Houser Awardees! Until the big day on Nov. 12 in Austin, we're sharing a little bit about who we are spotlighting this year and why. Our final awardee is our Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Karen Paup!
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In the lead up to the Houser Awards, we’re excited to introduce our 2025 Houser Awardees! Until the big day on Nov. 12 in Austin, we're sharing a little bit about who we are spotlighting this year and why. Our final awardee is our Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Karen Paup!
We spoke with @houstonchronicle.com about what is happening at Cuney Homes.
The Cuney Homes rebuild was meant to keep residents in place. Now, many are left without options.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We spoke with @houstonchronicle.com about what is happening at Cuney Homes.
Leading up to the Houser Awards, we’re excited to introduce our 2025 Houser Awardees! Each Tuesday until the big day on Nov. 12 in Austin, we are sharing a little bit about who we are spotlighting this year and why. Our third awardee is Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center!
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October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Leading up to the Houser Awards, we’re excited to introduce our 2025 Houser Awardees! Each Tuesday until the big day on Nov. 12 in Austin, we are sharing a little bit about who we are spotlighting this year and why. Our third awardee is Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center!
bit.ly/2025ha
bit.ly/2025ha
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Out today: Feeding Texas estimates that its 20 member banks have lost a total of $57.6 million in federal funding cuts, and that’s only in immediate canceled funding. But this could actually be on the low end of the potential impact range.
Trump’s Federal Cuts Are Hitting Texas Food Banks Hard
Food pantries in the Lone Star State have lost over $50 million in funding this year, with more projected cuts to come.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Out today: Feeding Texas estimates that its 20 member banks have lost a total of $57.6 million in federal funding cuts, and that’s only in immediate canceled funding. But this could actually be on the low end of the potential impact range.
Leading up to the Houser Awards, we’re excited to introduce our 2025 Houser Awardees! Each Tuesday until the big day on Nov. 12 in Austin, we are sharing a little bit about who we are spotlighting this year and why. Our second awardee is Sharon Underwood!
bit.ly/2025ha
bit.ly/2025ha
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Leading up to the Houser Awards, we’re excited to introduce our 2025 Houser Awardees! Each Tuesday until the big day on Nov. 12 in Austin, we are sharing a little bit about who we are spotlighting this year and why. Our second awardee is Sharon Underwood!
bit.ly/2025ha
bit.ly/2025ha
Let us formally, introduce the new leader of our Texas Housers team, our new executive director Quiana Fisher in 3 Questions! #affordablehousing #housingjustice #equity
October 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Let us formally, introduce the new leader of our Texas Housers team, our new executive director Quiana Fisher in 3 Questions! #affordablehousing #housingjustice #equity