Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Industry Advocacy
Established in 1963, we serve as a professional non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the residential construction industry in Southeast Texas. Our organization represents contractors, suppliers, lenders, and utilities, providing advocacy, legislative monitoring, and industry resources to protect and promote member interests. With affiliations at state and national levels, we leverage decades of experience to ensure housing quality and affordability while fostering collaboration through committees, events, and educational initiatives. Our team maintains transparent communication with legislators and industry stakeholders, delivering tailored support that includes budget management, policy advocacy, and member engagement programs. 
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Member Networking
Industry Resources
Event Management
Newsletter Publishing
Policy Monitoring
Committee Support
Advertising Services
Budget Management
Member Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience advocating for residential construction professionals.
- Our team actively monitors legislative changes affecting the building industry at all levels.
- We maintain partnerships with Texas Association of Builders and National Association of Home Builders.
- Our staff provides comprehensive member support including policy advocacy and event coordination.
- We serve seven Southeast Texas counties with localized industry expertise and resources.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
We actively monitor and influence local, state, and national legislative changes affecting residential construction. Our team works with Texas Association of Builders and National Association of Home Builders to protect member interests through informed policy advocacy and regulatory compliance guidance.
Member Networking
Our association facilitates professional connections through committees, events, and meetings. Members gain access to collaborative opportunities with contractors, suppliers, lenders, and utilities across seven Southeast Texas counties to enhance business relationships and industry knowledge.
Event Management
We organize and support industry events, including speaker engagements and educational meetings. Our services cover venue coordination, contract management, and logistical planning to ensure valuable professional development opportunities for construction professionals.
Newsletter Publishing
Our monthly newsletter provides members with current industry news, policy updates, and association activities. We handle content creation, advertising sales, and design to deliver timely and relevant information to Southeast Texas construction professionals.
Committee Support
We facilitate specialized committees addressing key industry issues. Members receive structured platforms for problem-solving, policy development, and collaborative initiatives that shape the future of residential construction in Southeast Texas.
People
Dana Cook
Staff Liaison
Dana Cook oversees association operations, budget management, and legislative relations. She coordinates events, manages member communications, and serves as editor of the monthly newsletter while maintaining partnerships with state and national organizations.
Questions
What services does the Home Builders Association offer members?
We provide legislative advocacy, industry resources, networking opportunities, event coordination, and policy monitoring services to support residential construction professionals.
Which counties does the association serve?
Our services cover Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Sabine, and San Augustine Counties in Southeast Texas.
How does the association support industry professionals?
We offer policy advocacy, committee participation, educational initiatives, and member engagement programs to protect business interests and promote industry growth.
What is the association's mission?
Our mission focuses on promoting quality and affordable housing through collaboration between builders, vendors, and policymakers in Southeast Texas.
How can professionals get involved with the association?
Professionals can join as members, participate in committees, advertise in our newsletter, or attend industry events and meetings.
