# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Texas Housing Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: TO RSVP: Click the tickets link above and enter the password "TPPF" when prompted

Texas is growing rapidly, and keeping housing attainable will require policymakers, builders, researchers, and advocates to work together to expand supply and remove barriers to new homes. The Texas Housing Symposium brings together national experts and Texas leaders for a focused discussion on the forces shaping housing affordability, the reforms being tested across the country, and the implementation of Texas’ recent housing policy changes. The program will also look ahead to the next round of reforms that can help Texans find more housing choices at prices they can afford.

In-person attendees will enjoy a complimentary breakfast, lunch, and post-event reception. Can't make it in person? Register for a complimentary livestream ticket and tune in from anywhere.

Agenda
8:30-9AM | Registration + Breakfast

9-9:05AM | Welcome Remarks
-Jose Melendez – Campaign Director, Taxpayer Protection Project and Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation

9:05-10:20AM | Panel 1 – Building More, Building Better: What It Takes to Meet America’s Housing Demand
Housing affordability ultimately depends on whether communities can build enough homes to meet demand. This opening conversation brings together research, investment, and homebuilding perspectives to examine the biggest obstacles facing housing production, the market forces driving costs, and the policy changes that can help the private sector deliver more attainable homes.
-Jose Melendez (Moderator) – Campaign Director, Taxpayer Protection Project and Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation
-Chris Avallone – Chief Financial Officer, Amherst
-Jenny Schuetz – Vice President of Infrastructure, Housing, Arnold Ventures

10:20-11:20AM | Keynote Address
-Aaron Hedlund – Member, White House Council of Economic Advisors

11:20-11:50AM | Break + Lunch Served

11:50AM– 1:05PM | Panel 2 – Housing Reform Across America: What’s Working and What Texas Can Learn
States and cities across the country are rethinking zoning, permitting, land-use rules, and other barriers that limit housing supply. This panel will examine notable reforms from around the nation, what the evidence says about their results, and which lessons may be most relevant as Texas continues pursuing a pro-housing agenda.
-Felicity Maxwell (Moderator) – Executive Director, Texans for Housing
-Charles Gardner – Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
-Alex Horowitz – Project Director, Housing Policy, Pew
-Ashlea Quinonez – Southwest Regional Administrator, Region VI, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
-Timothy Sandefur – Vice President for Legal Affairs, Goldwater Institute

1:05-1:10PM | Break

1:10-2:25PM | Panel 3 – From Passage to Production: Making Texas’ 89th Legislature Housing Reforms Work
The 89th Texas Legislature enacted significant housing reforms, but passage is only the first step. This panel will focus on implementation: how cities, builders, real estate professionals, and advocates are navigating the new laws, where friction is emerging, and what policymakers should watch as the reforms begin to shape development across Texas.
-Ben Crockett (Moderator) – Policy Scholar, Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation
-J.D. Hale – Vice President of Government Affairs, Texas Association of Builders
-Julia Parenteau – Director of Public Policy, Texas Association of Realtors
-Brita Wallace – General Counsel, Texans for Reasonable Solutions

2:25-2:30PM | Break

2:30-3:45PM | Panel 4 – The Texas Housing Agenda: Lawmakers on What Comes Next
Texas lawmakers have made housing affordability a major policy priority. In this closing panel, legislative leaders will discuss the reforms enacted to date, the challenges they are hearing from constituents and communities, and the next policy opportunities to increase housing supply, protect property rights, and keep the Texas dream within reach.
-James Quintero (Moderator) – Policy Director, Taxpayer Protection Project, Texas Public Policy Foundation
-The Honorable Gary Gates – Texas State Representative (TX-28)
-The Honorable Cody Vasut – Texas State Representative (TX-25)

3:45-4PM | Closing Remarks
-Jose Melendez – Campaign Director, Taxpayer Protection Project and Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation

4- 5:30PM | Post-Symposium Cocktail Reception

Livestream
The livestream can be viewed from 9AM - 4PM CST

Parking
-Metered parking – pay per minute/hour Congress Avenue – 9th Street and surrounding streets
-Peak Parking LLC – pay for first 30 minutes then for each additional 30 minutes -176 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78701
-Capitol Tower – pay per hour – 206 E 9th Street, Austin, TX 78701

TO RSVP: Click the tickets link above and enter the password "TPPF" when prompted

*There are two RSVP Options: 1) In-Person (TPPF Theater), and 2) Virtual (Livestream). When you RSVP, you will receive more event information and a reminder before the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/texas-housing-symposium/200030774490718
- **Event Categories**: virtual, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 117

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Austin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Texas Public Policy Foundation
- **lat**: 30.270901
- **long**: -97.741408
- **full address**: Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-2421, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Texas Housing Symposium being held?
  - **A:** Texas Housing Symposium takes place on Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-2421, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Texas Housing Symposium?
  - **A:** Texas Housing Symposium is organized by Texas Public Policy Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Texas Housing Symposium is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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