As you all are aware from our legislative presentations and discussions, SB 17 is an important law that was signed off by the Governor. SB 17 introduces stringent measures that will reshape the landscape of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate transactions in Texas by impacting... Continue Reading
BOMA International Codes staff aim to increase transparency in the code development process and ensure that BOMA members are represented accurately. Below, you will find information regarding the International Code Council’s upcoming second Committee Action Hearing (CAH) of 2025. As a... Continue Reading
Houston BOMA (Building Owners and Managers) has been actively engaged with Harris County on two significant fee proposals that directly affect commercial property owners and managers: permit fees from the County Engineering Department and fire code fees from the Fire Marshal’s Office. Both... Continue Reading
Updates from John Boling, Vice President of Advocacy and Building Codes, BOMA International Earlier this year, the Federal government targeted the Energy Star program for elimination or privitization. BOMA and our allies have been on Capitol Hill educating Congress about the importance of the... Continue Reading
After 140 days the 89th legislative session concluded on June 2, 2025. The legislature tackled various issues this session ranging from property tax relief, water, public education, and so many other vital issues impacting our state. The Appropriations Act is the only bill that the legislature is... Continue Reading
Each legislative year, Texas BOMA stays abreast of possible House and Senate proposed bills that might impact our industry. During the last Texas Advocacy session, we identified several concerning House and Senate bills and, through discussions and formal submittals by our lobbyist, Troutman... Continue Reading
In light of recent protests, we'd like to take this opportunity to share BOMA International's Civil Unrest Guide. The guide was created in response to political protests and includes helpful checklists to help you prepare for civil unrest. Property professionals are faced with yet another severe... Continue Reading
BOMA International continues to be a leading advocate for the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973), a bipartisan bill that would establish federal safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices. The legislation directs the U.S.... Continue Reading
Texas BOMA actively engaged in shaping key lien law legislation introduced by Chairman Keith Bell this session. The original versions of these bills raised serious concerns for commercial property owners and managers, including expanded criminal liability, erosion of contractual flexibility, and... Continue Reading
The final updates to Chapter 9 of the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), effective May 16, 2025, reflect many of Houston BOMA’s key advocacy points from last August’s City Hall Advocacy Day. Houston BOMA supported three core reforms: De minimis impact exemption Credit for existing... Continue Reading
Texas BOMA has actively engaged in reviewing, testifying on, and negotiating proposed lien lawlegislation introduced by Chairman Keith Bell during the 89th Legislative Session. The original versions of the four bills raised major concerns for commercial property owners and managers, particularly... Continue Reading
Houston BOMA has been actively engaged at the Texas Capitol in response to four significant construction trust fund bills (HB 3287, HB 3288, HB 3289, and HB 3290) that could impact retainage practices, owner liability, and contract flexibility in commercial real estate. Timeline and... Continue Reading
