TREC Political Action Committee (PAC)
A stronger commercial real estate industry, a stronger Dallas
TREC Political Action Committee (PAC) supports candidates and advocacy efforts that promote balanced, pro-growth policy at the local and state levels. Through bipartisan engagement and strategic advocacy, TREC PAC ensures that the voices of our members shapes the decisions that drive economic development across North Texas.
If you have questions about TREC Political Action Committee, please contact us.
Since 1995, TREC PAC has contributed over $900,000 to candidates for Dallas City Council, DISD, Dallas College, and the Texas Legislature, weighing in on more than 500 races across North Texas.
“I contribute to TREC PAC because the policies being shaped by City Hall and the Texas Legislature directly impact my team’s livelihood. From permitting delays to development costs, every decision affects our ability to build and do business. Supporting TREC PAC is how I help ensure our industry has a voice at the table.”
Why Invest in TREC PAC?
Protect Your Livelihood: Support candidates who will advance pro-housing, pro-growth, and pro-infrastructure policy.
Well-Meaning Policies Can Have Negative Consequences: From parking mandates to third-party reviews, even “good intentions” can stall growth, drive up costs, or limit investment. Your investment in TREC PAC helps build relationships and maintain and open door to educate policymakers.
Enjoy Exclusive Investor Experiences: Gain access to private candidate receptions, policy brieings, and endorsement interviews; attend RECsTX Lobby Day in Austin; and, at the Trustee level, help shape political strategy on the TREC PAC Board of Directors.
2026 Election Calendar
Dates are tentative and subject to change
- PAC Candidate Interviews: January 20, 22-23
- PAC Board Endorsement Vote: January 27
- Endorsement Check Delivery: January 27 to March 3
- Primary Election Day: March 3
- General Election: November 3
TREC PAC Wins
Our advocacy efforts delivered some major wins for Dallas throughout the last few years, which would not have been possible without the support of TREC PAC-endorsed elected officials.
Elimination of most mandatory minimum parking requirements
Expansion of Mixed Income Housing Density Bonus program (MIHDB)
Passage of Forward Dallas comprehensive land use plan
Commercial working group and Development Advisory Committee engaged on permit issues and solutions
“Joining the PAC gives you a seat at the table. You meet decisionmakers, help shape endorsements, and see firsthand how policy decisions affect the feasibility of our projects. It’s one of the most direct ways to influence the future of commercial real estate across North Texas.”
Trustee ($1,000 or more)
- Eligible to serve on PAC board (endorsement and contribution decisions)
- Advance complimentary priority registration to all PAC receptions, briefings, and policy events
- Guaranteed seat on RECsTX Lobby Day delegation
- Invitations to private dinners/events with elected officials
Champion ($500 or more)
- Right to attend candidate interviews and vote on endorsements
- Priority registration to PAC reception and events for an additional cost
- Eligible to attend the RECsTX Austin Lobby Day as a member of the Dallas delegation
Young Guns ($250 or more)
- Voting rights in candidate interviews and endorsements
- Early access to PAC event registration
- TREC PAC-branded lapel pin or badge for TREC events
Ally ($100 or more)
- May attend fundraisers, receptions, and briefings for an additional cost
Candidate Interviews
During each election cycle, TREC PAC interviews and votes to endorse candidates at the local and state levels.
Legislative Receptions
TREC PAC investors are eligible to attend exclusive networking events with elected officials.
RECsTX Lobby Day
TREC PAC participates in the Real Estate Councils of Texas (RECsTX) Lobby Day during each Texas Legislature.
“Through TREC PAC, we’ve built the relationships and supported candidates that made parking reform and development code modernization possible. These policy wins directly impact how we do business — and they wouldn’t happen without consistent support from dedicated members like you.”
2026 TREC PAC Board of Directors
Evan Beattie
TREC PAC CHAIR + CHAIR ELECT
GFF
Carl Anderson
VICE CHAIR
Larkspur Capital
Jeff Matthews
EX-OFFICIO
Winstead PC
Kevin Hickman
SECRETARY
Trammell Crow Company
Jamee Jolly
TREASURER
The Real Estate Council
Jennifer Schmiel
ASSISTANT TREASURER
The Real Estate Council
Nick Lim
ALC Class Representative
Brookfield Properties
K.D. Smith
Young Guns Representative
Hunt Realty Investments, Inc.
Michael Blackwell
Mill Creek Residential
Duncan Fulton*
Justin Goertz
Ranger Tax Consulting
Will Hendrickson
Granite Properties
Todd Howard
Kirksey Architecture
Suzan Kedron
Jackson Walker LLP
Joshua Millsap
KFM Engineering & Design
Jim Reynolds
Milhaus Development
John Riggins
Talley-Riggins Construction
Debbie Ryan
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
Arthur Santa-Maria
Hoque Global
Nick Walsh
The NRP Group
*retired