Texas Housers

It’s time for you to become a Houser! We’re officially launching our A Houser In Every Room campaign and we’ve got an important message from our Executive Director, Quiana Fisher. https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room

Texas Housers has revealed its legislative priorities for 2027! A Little Louder is back and we're talking about renter protections, building affordable housing, and providing funding dollars for housing assistance. Dive in to the whole episode at the link in bio!

Have you got your tickets yet? If not, run to the link below or link in bio to secure your tickets for the 2026 Texas Housers Awards! We're only 3 weeks away from the biggest event of the year celebrating housing justice heroes in Texas! https://texashousers.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=5

Addressing high rents and housing costs, strengthening renter protections, and fixing ineffective state programs are just a few priorities Texas Housers is focusing on in 2027. Read more: https://texashousers.org/2026/10/21/texas-housers-legislative-priorities-2027/ #txlege

We're so excited to see you at the 2026 Texas Houser Awards! We want to thank the folks who have already bought their tickets for the 2026 Texas Houser Awards. If you haven't secured your seats yet, now is the time! https://bit.ly/ha2026 Join us at the 2026 Houser Awards! Get your tickets today.

Wendy Watriss, our board member for more than 3 decades, spoke to what she has experienced first hand with Texas Housers since the beginning, and how the people must be involved to create change. Learn more about our A Houser In Every Room campaign!: https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

The 2026 Houser Awards are Nov 14! US Congressman Al Green of the 9th Congressional District will receive the Texas Housers Lifetime Achievement Award and will deliver the keynote address. We're also proud to honor Child Poverty Action Lab & American GI Forum of Bexar County. Tickets @ Link in bio

Earlier this summer, Texas Housers worked with interns from UTSA to show how research can be the bridge between housing justice and computer science. The results of the partnership strengthened our organization for years to come. READ: https://loom.ly/N7o92DI

"We are seeing that people are being evicted in higher-income areas as well... we're asking ourselves, if it's not in lower-income areas or in areas where people are on fixed incomes, we do assume that some of these folks are middle-income earners." https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5977022

The power of your voice should not be underestimated. In your families, among your friends, at work, in public spaces, in opportunities within government: your voice matters. Learn more about our A Houser In Every Room campaign. https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

Want to learn about how most affordable housing is actually built? And how we need more of your voices involved? Check out our latest Keys To Housing Justice video about LIHTC. And if you want to get involved, fill out our contact volunteer form at the link in bio! #HousingJustice #affordablehousing

Your values likely never change, it's how you get involved that can shift at times. Thankfully, there are so many ways to stay connected within your community. Our co-founder John Henneberger shares a few ways to maintain the fight. Learn more here: https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

If you care about housing and your community, you're already a Houser. Our team member, Julia Orduña, shared how you can take that next step with the values you already hold. Learn more about our A Houser In Every Room campaign. https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

“Any kind of unexpected costs can be the difference between eviction or no eviction for folks who are living paycheck to paycheck and putting much of that paycheck toward rent.” - Erin Hahn READ MORE: https://www.expressnews.com/business/real-estate/article/bexar-county-evictions-2026-22417766.php

When cities and counties aren't transparent with data, it can have real consequences for residents, low-income tenants in particular. Our latest episode of A Little Louder is live and we discuss how owners and evictions go hand-in-hand. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! https://loom.ly/p5iOlrQ

The power that is found in everyday people speaking up is extraordinary. This is what Texas Housers aims to amplify, as shared by our board member Liz Mueller. Become a Houser! Learn more at https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

More than a dozen Houston-area properties were owned by RealPage. Following their rent-collusion lawsuit, renters at these complexes are entitled to payment. Check if yours is listed. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/realpage-settlement-houston-landlords-22385503.php

A Houser In Every Room can educate others to bring housing justice. Become a Houser today! Learn more about our A Houser In Every Room campaign on our website. https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

Houston has established a Renters' Right to Air Conditioning! This is a huge victory and you can find more details on our blog. https://texashousers.org/2026/08/25/houston-right-to-ac-ordinance-passed/

“We can all do two things: We can show up and we can speak up.” Our board president Shannon Van Zandt shares why you can become a Houser. And how deepening that commitment will help low-income households in Texas. Become a Houser! https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

Get to know our new Advocacy Director, Favianna Moreno, in 3 questions! We’re so proud to have her join our team and make change at the statewide level alongside community this coming legislative session!

We launched our ‘A Houser In Every Room’ campaign to energize Texans who want to improve housing equity in our state and let them know they aren't alone. There is solidarity and safety in numbers. Our team member Isla shared how this worked for him. Become a Houser!: https://loom.ly/8Pvn0gg

Equity in Disaster Recovery is one of the main pillars of Texas Housers’ mission. Kate, one of our board members, notes that A Houser In Every Room proved useful for low-income households following Hurricane Harvey. Become a Houser today - https://texashousers.org/a-houser-in-every-room/

Houstonians work hard. They should be able to go home to a rental unit that can give them some peace and relief from the heat. A new ordinance has established that as a right. https://texashousers.org/2026/08/25/houston-right-to-ac-ordinance-passed/

Tune in TODAY at 1pm @koopradio.bsky.social to hear a discussion w/Quiana Fisher, Executive Director @texashousers.org. Texas Housers’ mission is to ensure that Texans everywhere have a safe, decent, and affordable place to live of their choosing. texashousers.org

Texas Housers has analyzed evictions and property owners in Harris and Bexar County throughout 2026, and our report from our five-part investigation is now live! texashousers.org/2026/08/19/h...

DALLAS: We will be joining @texaslpc.org and speaking about low-income households at the Dallas People's Hearing this Saturday, August 15! Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/dalla...

NEW: Our research in Bexar and Harris Counties shows that where high evictions are found, poor property conditions are often not far behind. Learn more: texashousers.org/2026/08/10/h...

Estamos a solo unas horas de nuestro webinario sobre los derechos de los inquilinos en Texas. ¡Corre la voz! Acompáñanos a las 6:30 p. m. en Facebook y YouTube. Encontrarás el enlace en nuestra página. www.facebook.com/events/15463...

¡Únase a nosotros el miércoles!

Solo quedan 2 días! Acompáñenos en YouTube y Facebook el miércoles 5 de agosto a las 6:30 p.m. ¡Infórmese sobre los derechos de los inquilinos en Texas y haga sus preguntas en vivo! ¡Confirma tu asistencia en el enlace que está en el bio!

¡Estamos a solo una semana de nuestro webinario sobre los derechos de los inquilinos! Texas Housers y BASTA estarán en vivo el 5 de agosto para hablar sobre tus derechos como inquilino y cómo reaccionar ante ellas, y responder a tus preguntas. ¡Confirma tu asistencia en el enlace que está en el bio!

¿Tienes plagas indeseadas en tu casa? ¿Te interesa saber cómo funciona el proceso de desalojo? Acompáñanos la siguiente semana, el miércoles 5 de agosto, en un webinario con Texas Housers y BASTA. Puedes confirmar tu asistencia y recibir recuerdos en el enlace que está en el bio.

¿Tienes plagas indeseadas en tu casa? ¿Te interesa saber cómo funciona el proceso de desalojo? Acompáñanos la siguiente semana, el miércoles 5 de agosto, en un webinario con Texas Housers y BASTA. Puedes confirmar tu asistencia y recibir recuerdos en el enlace que está en el bio.

Wages and rent are inseparably linked. And @nlihc.org Out of Reach 2026 report shows that rising rental costs and insufficient pay are making things much harder for Texas' low-income households. #oor26 https://loom.ly/a2ehvDs

Congress just passed a huge housing bill, but one item in particular will be helpful to low income Texans. #rdra #disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #housing

Welcome to our Keys To Housing Justice series, where we break down housing policy in Texas! This episode explains what we should talk about when we say “affordability”. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon! #affordablehousing #affordability #housingjustice #housing

We're so excited to finally announce we've added TWO new members to our Housers team – Introducing Jax Garcia and Favianna Moreno! Learn more on how our new team members will fight for housing justice on our blog! https://loom.ly/YXv9jPE

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is officially passed. But what does it mean for low-income households? #disasterrecovery https://texashousers.org/2026/07/13/the-21st-century-road-to-housing-act-rdra-texas/

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is officially passed. But what does it mean for low-income households? #disasterrecovery https://texashousers.org/2026/07/13/the-21st-century-road-to-housing-act-rdra-texas/

Hello Housers! Here's an opportunity from our friends at the Houston Climate Movement. Join their Call for Volunteers for the 2026 Houston Community Climate Summit today, July 7, from 7–8 PM. Learn what the Summit is and how to help our climate crisis. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y5222mha

Today is the last day to click and comment! Take 5 minutes with the link in our bio!

Want to do something to help LGBTQ folks keep their access to temporary housing? Share your concerns with the federal government about keeping the Equal Access Rule! More info can be found at the link in our bio! @equalitytexas.bsky.social #housingjustice #homelessness #pridemonth #fairhousing

On June 25, TDHCA is hosting a virtual workgroup to hear from tenants before the next round of rule updates for affordable housing developed through LIHTC, addressing topics like resident services, neighborhood safety, proximity to environmental hazards, and much more. Learn more at link in bio!

On June 25, TDHCA is hosting a virtual workgroup to hear from tenants before the next round of rule updates for affordable housing developed through LIHTC, addressing topics like resident services, neighborhood safety, proximity to environmental hazards, and much more. Learn more at link in bio!

Trump’s HUD Department has said that systemic racism in modern America is made up? 🤔🤔🤔 #housingjustice #fairhousing #affordablehousing #racialequality

Maybe your pest problem isn't this bad, but there’s a better way than just calling. Put repair requests in writing to create a paper trail. Learn more from our Texas Housers x BASTA Renters' Rights webinar—link in bio.