December 12, 2025

In This Issue:

  • TDI Adopts Due Dates for Annual Submission of Title Insurance Statistical Data Reports
  • Filing Deadline for March Primary Election Passes With a Dozen Texas Lawmakers Seeking Alternate Offices and Slew of Retirements That Will Change Power Dynamics in Texas House and Senate
  • As Campaign Season Continues, Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick Offer Proposals to Reduce Property Taxes for Texans
  • Fannie Mae Expands Renovation, ADU Financing in Major Policy Update

TDI Adopts Due Dates for Annual Submission of Title Insurance Statistical Data Reports

TLTA | Dec. 11, 2025

TDI announced adoption of the following due dates for annual submission of title insurance statistical reports:

Due Dates for Industry to Submit Data
May 1 - Agents
June 1 - Underwriters

TDI Will Publish Submission Forms / Instructions Two Months Before Due Dates Above
March 1 - Agents
April 1 - Underwriters

Due Dates for TDI to Compile and Publish Annual Data
October 1 - Agents
November 1 - Underwriters

Review the Adoption Order »
Other documents related to TDI's decision making can be found here »

Thank you to TDI and all industry leaders who submitted input
TLTA is grateful that TDI took into account comments made by the industry during this rulemaking. We are thankful too for all the industry members who provided input and worked to get this change made, including providing written comments and comments at the hearing itself. TLTA supports this new structure, which will provide certainty and consistency for the industry.

Filing Deadline for March Primary Election Passes With a Dozen Texas Lawmakers Seeking Alternate Offices and a Slew of Retirements That Will Change Power Dynamics in Texas House and Senate

TLTA | Dec. 11, 2025

Approximately 15% of Texas legislators who were in office during the 89th Legislative Session will not be back in their current offices when the Legislature meets for its 90th Session in January 2027. And, a dozen sitting lawmakers have announced plans to run for alternate office. Some of them, like Sen. Eckhardt of Austin, will be able to retain their current seats if they fail to secure the new offices they're running for. Others, like Sen. Middleton of Galveston, will not be able to retain their current seats should they fail in their bids for alternate office. The Senate faces the most dramatic change with the potential for up to a 25% turnover before next session.

Texas Senators Who Participated in 89th Session But Not Returning for 90th
  • Sen. Brian Birdwell (R- Granbury)
  • Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) (now Chancellor of Texas Tech)
  • Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) (now acting Texas Comptroller)
  • Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) (running for AG)
  • Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville)

Texas Senators Running for Alternate Office Who Could Hold Their Positions in Senate
  • Sen. Joan Hufffman (R-Houston) (running for AG)
  • Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas) (running for AG)
  • Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin) (running for Comptroller)

Texas House Members Not Returning for 90th Regular Session
  • Rep. Alma Allen (D-Houston)
  • Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) (running for Texas Senate)
  • Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Houston) (running for Congress)
  • Rep. Gio Capriglione (R- Southlake)
  • Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield) (running for Texas Senate)
  • Rep. Vickki Goodwin (D-Austin) (running for Lt. Gov.)
  • Rep. Jolanda Jones (D-Houston) (running for Congress)
  • Rep. Stan Lambert (R-Abilene)
  • Rep. John Lujan (R-San Antonio)
  • Rep. Dennis Paul (R- Houston) (running for Texas Senate)
  • Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont)
  • Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington)
  • Rep. Steve Toth (R-The Woodlands)
  • Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D-Houston) (running for RRC)
  • Rep. Sam Harless (R-Houston)
  • Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) (running for U.S. Senate)
  • Rep. John Smithee (R-Amarillo)
  • Rep. Bobby Guerra (D-Mission)
  • Rep. Nate Nate Schatzline (R-Fort Worth)
  • Rep. Gina Hinojosa, (D-Austin) (running for Governor)
  • Rep. Gary VanDeaver, (R-New Boston)

These upcoming changes in membership will create new power dynamics and the need to educate dozens of new members about our industry and its priorities.

As Campaign Season Continues, Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick Offer Proposals to Reduce Property Taxes for Texans

TLTA | Dec. 11, 2025

Nearly all Texas statewide officeholders are up for reelection in 2026, and the March primary election is only a few months away. We will continue to see new policy proposals from candidates until the general election in November.

When Gov. Abbott announced last month that he was running for reelection, he outlined a plan to reduce property taxes for Texans. Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Patrick offered his own property tax proposal.

TLTA's Advocacy Team continues to monitor all legislative proposals and will alert you here in Dateline if any of them are presented for the Texas Legislature's consideration. As reported in Dateline last month, Texas voters recently approved a number of property tax changes passed by the Texas Legislature earlier this year.

Fannie Mae Expands Renovation, ADU Financing in Major Policy Update

HousingWire | Dec. 11, 2025

Fannie Mae has announced several new policies in its latest Selling Guide update that are aimed at improving liquidity and expanding access to affordable housing.

The changes include new eligibility for manufactured homes, expanded options for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and updates to adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) requirements, the government-sponsored enterprise announced on Wednesday.

Read more in HousingWire »
Review Fannie's Selling Guide announcement »