During its 2023 Regular Session and second Called Session, the 88th Texas Legislature passed a total of 14 joint resolutions proposing amendments to the state constitution, and these proposed amendments will be offered for approval by the voters of Texas on the Nov. 7, election ballot.

 

Click below to read more about the 14 propositions from the Texas Legislative Council. Click here for a North Texas voter's guide with links to voting locations across the North Texas counties.

 

For any questions, contact VP of Governmental Affairs Jack Baxley at jack@texoassociation.org.

The Biden administration seeks to address affordable housing shortages and empty office space with a multi-agency initiative. To encourage office conversions to apartments, the plan allocates more than $35 billion lending assistance from two Department of Transportation programs. - The Associated Press

The Dallas market leads the U.S. hotel construction pipeline with an all-time high of 189 projects consisting of close to 22,000 rooms, followed by Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix and California’s Inland Empire area, according to a report from Lodging Econometrics, a provider of hotel data. Dallas takes the top spot nationally for most projects under construction, projects scheduled to start in the next 12 months and projects in early planning, while Orlando, Florida, saw the highest number of projects announced in the pipeline, according to the report. - Construction Dive

Let's get prepped for holiday hosting at this fun, end-of-the-year happy hour for the ladies of the construction industry, featuring charcuterie tips & tricks  and a specialty cocktail demonstration from our favorite caterer extraordinaire, Cindy Beahm of LooHoo Events! Plus, enjoy a special take-home gift to help kick off your holiday season. Hosted by the TEXO Women's Committee. 

 

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 2 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ridgemont Commercial Construction | 1520 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038

Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, bonding professionals and other construction professionals are invited to join us as we learn how - in today’s challenging economy - construction companies must to do:
 • Get paid for the materials and services they provide.
 • Pay only once for the materials and services they receive.
 • Know what Texas laws protect its interests.
 • Have the legal tools to necessary to succeed.

 

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76014

 

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Association Conference Center | 11101 North Stemmons, Dallas, TX 75229

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety course is intended for supervisors or for workers with some safety responsibility. It provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards than the TEXO Safety First class. Topics include recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards found in the workplace.
 
WHEN: Nov. 13-16 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229

This course covers topics required for competent persons by 29CFR 1926 Subpart M, including: competent person requirements and responsibility, definitions, fall protection systems, warning lines and controlled access zones, fall protection plan, training requirements, inspection and maintenance, proper selection and use, and rescue plan.

 

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 17 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229

Advance your career and earn continuing education credits. All courses feature a live instruction via Zoom and are available in a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. 
 
When registering for any of the classes below, be sure to list TEXO as who referred you to the program!

 

 

 

Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: Andres Construction, CORE, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, SitePro Rentals
Silver: Austin Commercial, Brasfield & Gorrie, Chamberlin, Hill & Wilkinson, Ridgemont, Rogers-O'Brien
Bronze: Campos Engineering, Dee Brown, GMi, Griffith Davison, Humphrey & Associates, KPost, Northstar Builders, PCL Bonding, Talley-Riggins

CompGroup AGC is a registered safety group formed to administer the workers' compensation program underwritten by Texas Mutual for building-construction contractors that are members of the AGC. They offer expert claim oversight and specialized loss-prevention services, including extensive practical safety information, workshops and special educational events. Call Julie Schatz at 972-770-4444, or send an email to CompGroupAGC@RobertsandCrow.com to get information on how your agent can access this competitive program.

CompGroup AGC is a registered safety group formed to administer the workers' compensation program underwritten by Texas Mutual for building-construction contractors that are members of the AGC. They offer expert claim oversight and specialized loss-prevention services, including extensive practical safety information, workshops and special educational events. Call Julie Schatz at 972-770-4444, or send an email to CompGroupAGC@RobertsandCrow.com to get information on how your agent can access this competitive program.