October 2024
In This Month's Edition
- Time is Running Out – Register Now for the 2024 Texas Land Title Institute!
- TLTA Honored with Julian Read Award for Philanthropy in Preservation from the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
- Security Insights: The Rising Threat of Identity Phishing via File Hosting Services
- TLTA Board of Directors Gather for Strategic Planning Meeting
- 2025 Texas Land Title School Registration Opens Next Week
- TLTA Leadership Attends ALTA ONE in Orlando
- TLTAPAC Team Continues Strengthening Relationships With Lawmakers Who Oversee Our Regulated Industry
- A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Time is Running Out – Register Now for the 2024 Texas Land Title Institute!
December 5-6 | San Antonio
With only 5 weeks left, now’s the time to secure your spot at the Texas Land Title Institute, December 5-6, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. This is your chance to gain insights on the latest in title and real estate law while networking with top professionals in the field. Explore our full schedule of insightful sessions — from regulatory updates to innovative financing methods and insuring access, we’ve designed a lineup that equips you with the tools and knowledge for success.
Explore our program lineup and register now before it's too late
New Pre-Institute Programs – December 4, 2024
Whether or not you’re attending the Institute, these one-day programs offer a great opportunity to elevate your expertise and sharpen your skills:
Emerging Tech in Title
Stay ahead of the tech curve!
This session offers hands-on experience with AI and Real-Time Payments (RTP) technologies, helping you streamline daily operations and enhance transaction speed and security. Learn more and register.
Commitment to Closing: Texas Title Insurance Review & Document Prep
Ensure a seamless, compliant closing process!
Explore key essentials of Texas title insurance commitments, effective document preparation, and the latest regulatory updates. Learn more and register.
Learn more about these one day programs and register here.
TLTA Honored with Julian Read Award for Philanthropy in Preservation from the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
We are excited to share that TLTA was presented with the Julian Read Award for Philanthropy in Preservation by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), celebrating nearly two decades of TLTA’s support for THC’s Courthouse Stewardship Program.
Learn more about the award and TLTA's unique partnership with the courthouse preservation program »
This partnership has helped preserve historic courthouses across Texas, honoring the unique legacy and architectural heritage these landmarks provide to communities statewide. The award was presented earlier this month at the THC Gala event in Austin and TLTA President Claire Hartman and CEO Leslie Midgley accepted the award on TLTA's behalf.
Texas Historical Commission Chair John L. Nau, III, TLTA President Claire Hartman CTIP, Friends of Texas Historical Commission Co-Chair Donna Carter, TLTA CEO Leslie Midgley, Courtney Read Hoffman, and Texas Historical Commission Executive Director Joseph Bell
Learn More About TLTA's Partnership with THC's Courthouse Stewardship Program »
Read the full TLTA Breaking News Announcement here »
Security Insights: The Rising Threat of Identity Phishing via File Hosting Services
Genady Vishnevetsky
In the constantly changing world of cybersecurity, threat actors are always adjusting their methods to take advantage of new weaknesses. According to Microsoft Threat Intelligence, one of the recent trends involves using legitimate file-hosting services for identity phishing. Services like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Dropbox are important for businesses as they provide a platform for storing, sharing, and collaborating on files. However, because of their widespread use, they have become attractive targets for cybercriminals. These services are being misused to distribute malicious files and links, often getting around traditional security measures because users inherently trust these platforms.
Learn more about this threat and steps you can take to protect yourself »
| Editor's Note: We are excited to continue our monthly series of insightful security updates authored by Genady Vishnevetsky, Chief Information Security Officer at Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Originally published by the American Land Title Association under the title "Security Buzz," these articles offer invaluable guidance on safeguarding our industry against evolving threats. As chair of ALTA’s Information Security Work Group, Genady's expertise is well-respected, and we're pleased to republish his work for our members. |
TLTA Board of Directors Gather for Strategic Planning Meeting
TLTA's Board of Directors met for a Board Strategy Meeting October 7-8. During this event, the board reviewed their responsibilities, assessed TLTA's tools and relationships, and evaluated the progress of ongoing projects.
TLTA 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Additionally, the Board engaged in strategic discussions with TLTA Committee Chairs and received updates on state and federal advocacy efforts. These discussions will shape TLTA's leadership approach in developing and implementing initiatives to support TLTA members in adapting to the evolving real estate marketplace, ensuring our industry's success in navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.
TLTA 2024-2025 Committee Chairs
2025 Texas Land Title School Registration Opens Next Week
Save the Date: March 2-5, 2025 | Georgetown, Texas
Registration and hotel reservations for the 2025 Land Title School of Texas opens next week on November 7!
2025 Land Title School of Texas
March 2-5, 2025
Are you ready to elevate your title career? This immersive, hands-on program is designed to strengthen your expertise and broaden your skills, with updated materials, interactive workshops, and advanced case studies that bring real-world title scenarios to life.
Mark your calendar for November 7, and secure your spot at one of TLTA’s most anticipated events!
Learn more about Land Title School »
TLTAPAC Team Continues Strengthening Relationships With Lawmakers Who Oversee Our Regulated Industry
The TLTAPAC team, including our Local Legislative Liaisons and the TLTAPAC Board of Trustees, remain busy during the legislative interim, working with our legislative allies to recognize good work done last session on behalf of our real estate marketplace, as well as preparing for legislative work ahead.
TLTA Member Kale Gelles, Rep. Ramon Romero, Local Legislative Liaison and TLTAPAC Board of Trustees Member Martin Garcia, CTIP and Orlando Fernandez
Thank you to all our
TLTAPAC contributors. Your continued financial support equips us to protect and strengthen our successful title insurance system in Texas. If you haven't made your 2024 contribution, invest in your career by
contributing to your TLTAPAC today.
TLTA Leadership Attends ALTA ONE in Orlando
TLTA leadership and members participated in ALTA ONE in Orlando from Oct. 15-18, joining over 1,000 title professionals from across the nation to engage in discussions on key industry topics like cybersecurity, the economy, the latest federal regulatory developments, and how the NAR settlement impacts the title industry.
TLTA Past President Mike Savas, Leslie Midgley, Kim Schoppert, Bill Hartman, TLTA President Claire Hartman CTIP, and TLTA Past President Brian Pitman represent TLTA at ALTA ONE
The theme for this year's ALTA ONE program was Spark Magic and TLTA attendees had the opportunity to celebrate the installation of fellow Texan, Mary Thomas, to the ALTA Board of Govenors.
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
AGENT MEMBERS
Bison Title LLC
Contact: Patrick Wilson
613 Ferris Ave, Ste 200
Waxahachie, TX 75165
469.962.4766
[email protected]
www.bisontitletx.com
WWLT of TX, LLC
Contact: Patrick Cleaver
7500 Rialto Blvd, Ste 250
Austin, TX 78735
267.684.0440 x.153
[email protected]
www.wwlandtransfer.com
Parkway Title LLC
Contact: Tom Wells
4695 MacArthur Court, Ste 350
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.298.7618
[email protected]
www.parkwaytitleco.com
Emerald Title of Texas LLC
Contact: Amanda Nelson
3541 Teasley Ln #100
Denton, TX 76210
940.239.9330
[email protected]
www.emeraldnationaltitle.com
Lampasas Texas Title
Contact: Ellie Orlando
414 S Live Oak St
Lampasas, TX 76550
512.566.0090
[email protected]
www.lampasastexastitle.com
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Encore Bank
Contact: Robert Ross
7800 Dallas North Pkwy, Ste 155\
Plano, TX 75024
214.868.2937
[email protected]
www.bankencore.com
JITDocs, LP
Contact: Tom Osborne
PO Box 540822
Houston, TX 77254
713.228.8700
[email protected]
www.jitdocs.com