Texas Association of Realtors Announces Candidate Endorsements

Texas' most influential association pledges its support to Texas lawmakers

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Realtors today announced its decision to endorse 77 candidates for Texas office in their contested primary races this spring. In making the announcement, Texas Association of Realtors Chairman Joe Stewart applauded all the candidates for their commitment to the interests of Texas homeowners.

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"Texas is leading the nation's economic recovery, thanks in large part to our healthy real estate market," said Stewart. "If we hope to continue, however, it's critical that Texas lawmakers keep the interests of homeowners foremost. The candidates Texas Realtors endorse today understand this, which is why we've pledged our full support."

Electing lawmakers who understand Texas homeowners' concerns and who will work to lower the barriers to homeownership in Texas is the association's top priority this election season. As one of the largest and most influential professional membership associations in the state, the Texas Association of Realtors expects to be a considerable grassroots force for all the candidates it has endorsed.

Texas Realtors have championed a number of legislative issues enhancing the lives of Texans, such as urging reforms to the property appraisal system in 2011 and 2009, preventing a tax of $600 or more on the personal vehicles of independent businesspeople in 2007 and advocating for billions in property tax reductions in 2005. To learn more about Texas Realtors' legislative advocacy on behalf of its members and homeowners, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

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About the Texas Association of REALTORS®

With approximately 80,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Stacy Armijo
Pierpont Communications
512/448-4950
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SOURCE Texas Association of Realtors