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HFC approves $2,960 TALFA membership, board cites legislative updates and training
Summary
The Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation approved a $2,960 membership in the Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (TALFA) to receive legislative updates and access training; staff said membership helps the HFC monitor state legislation affecting housing finance.
The Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation approved payment of $2,960 for membership in the Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (TALFA).
Patricia Warren, introduced as a former president (she said she "represented y'all at the time"), described TALFA as providing legislative background and training for housing finance agencies. Board members questioned the practical value and membership details; Jameson Lunden, Tarrant County Community Development Director, said staff attends the trainings and finds value in the legislative updates that help the county advise the board on finance issues. "They provide great legislative background of what's going on," Warren said.
Why it matters: The membership gives the HFC access to legislative tracking, training events and a network of other local housing finance agencies. Staff said TALFA helped inform local HFCs statewide about risks and legislative proposals affecting housing finance agencies.
Action: The board unanimously approved payment of the $2,960 invoice for TALFA membership. Staff said they would confirm membership details such as how many individual seats are included.
Sources: Comments by Patricia Warren (former TALFA president, as introduced) and Jameson Lunden (Tarrant County Community Development Director).
