OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS SEPT/OCT 2019 SEPT/OCT 28 Government Relations A look back at the 86th Legislative Session. 37 Vanilla Ice Electrified Sunbelt Attendees More than 2,300 people attended the Show! 43 2019 Star Awards 190 trophies handed out. FEATURES 28 Government Relations A look back at the 86th Legislative Session. 06 13 22 President's HOMEPAC Member Profile Commentary Hawaiian Luau FUNdango! Martin Villanueva, 37 Villanueva Construction Vanilla Ice Electrified 08 16 Sunbelt Attendees Executive Speaking Out 24 More than 2,300 people Director's Message Ruth R. Hughs, Texas On Council attended the Show! Workforce Commission Chair Updated TAB Contracts 10 Package Now Available! Legal Opinion 18 51 43 Mounting A Defense Featured Project 2019 Star Awards Under the RCLA From Antiquated to Luxurious Lonestar Newsmakers 190 trophies handed out. 2019 TAB Title Sponsors Published for DIRECTOR of PUBLISHING To submit editorial or request Published by Texas Association of Builders Krystie Dovenmuehler information contact Debbie Davis E&M Consulting, Inc. 313 East 12th Street, Suite #210 at
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