Lydia Mhouli Crown Heritage Homes 2026 EPAB President |
• Codes & Standards: TAB is in the process of gathering industry input related to the State Energy Conservation Office’ s upcoming adoption of the 2024 Energy Code. A dedicated group has been formed to help organize and present these recommendations, and there are opportunities for members to get involved by serving on advisory boards.
• Contracts: Discussions are underway to improve how contract documents are delivered and utilized, with a focus on making them more efficient and user-friendly for members.
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• Membership: TAB membership is approaching 10,000 members, with a solid retention rate of 71 %. The committee is actively planning upcoming membership initiatives to continue building momentum into 2026. |
• Workforce Development: A major highlight was the passage of Proposition 1 last November, which provides funding for the Texas State Technical College System. This |
represents a significant step forward in strengthening the pipeline of skilled labor for our industry.
• Local Presidents & Vice Presidents Council: Leadership from across the state shared ideas and strategies focused on supporting members and growing local associations.
• Professional Women in Building( PWB) Council: Updates were provided on fundraising efforts that support programs aimed at increasing opportunities and involvement for women in the building industry.
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• Volume Builders Council: Ongoing discussions centered around regulatory and development-related issues, including special districts, impact fee considerations, and county-level regulations.
• Texas Builders Foundation: The Foundation continues its efforts to give back through both disaster relief— supporting those affected by the July 4th floods in Central Texas— and scholarship programs
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for students pursuing careers in the industry.
For more detailed information, I encourage you to visit the TAB website at texasbuilders. org and explore the Resources section, where meeting agendas and additional materials are available. TAB meetings offer a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with both experienced and emerging leaders across Texas. They provide insight into the work being done behind the scenes to advocate for our industry and reinforce the importance of staying involved. More importantly, they highlight that our collective strength comes from participation and collaboration. The next TAB meetings will be held July 21 – 24 in San Antonio, in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show. All TAB meetings and the Sunbelt Show are open to all TAB members— and as EPAB members, you are all TAB members. I strongly encourage you to attend. You will gain valuable insight, build meaningful connections, and walk away with a better understanding of where our industry is headed.
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