TREC Blog
Texas Legislature Recap
The 89th Texas Legislature has concluded, and several dozen new laws will impact the commercial real estate industry going forward. TREC tracked more than 350 of the nearly 9,000 bills filed this session, and we are grateful to the members of our Public Policy...

What We’re Reading, Watching, and Listening to This Summer
Summer’s here and the living’s easy! At least until you’ve got to load up your phone, iPad, Kindle, or carry-on with things to entertain you as you kick back and unwind. With the Internet – and, therefore, the world – at your fingertips, narrowing your content...

Welcome, New TREC Members: May 2025
Our membership base is crucial to our work in catalyzing community investment, influencing public policy, propelling careers, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. We are thrilled to have welcomed the following individuals to The Real Estate Council in May: Kristine...

Dallas Community Land Trust Names Ossie Kendrix Inaugural Executive Director
Ossie Kendrix has been named executive director of Dallas Community Land Trust (DCLT), a newly established nonprofit dedicated to preserving long-term affordable housing by acquiring and holding land in trust, and allowing individuals to own the homes built on the...

Dallas City Council Approves Major Parking Reforms
On Wednesday, May 14, the Dallas City Council overwhelmingly approved a proposal that reduces mandatory parking requirements for new developments. Changes include the elimination of parking mandates within half a mile of transit stations, as well as for offices, most...

Welcome, New TREC Members: April 2025
Our membership base is crucial to our work in catalyzing community investment, influencing public policy, propelling careers, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. We are thrilled to have welcomed the following individuals to The Real Estate Council in March: Ethen...