TREPAC is a voluntary, nonprofit, unincorporated group whose membership consists of REALTORS® and others interested in protecting the free rights of property ownership in the United States. As a political action committee, TREPAC complies with all federal and state campaign-investment laws. The voluntary investments TREPAC receives are used to support candidates for federal, state, and local office who demonstrate their support for the preservation of real property rights and the real estate profession.
WHY INVEST IN TREPAC?
The political action committee is insurance to protect your livelihood and industry. During the next year, many issues affecting real estate will be debated on the local, national, and state levels. Getting involved in TREPAC will ensure that the REALTOR® voice is heard by City Council and County Commissioner’s Court, in Congress, at the Capitol.
How to give
Aside from your initial investment during the November dues billing, you can also invest in TREPAC by participating in one of the annual fundraising events. This is a great opportunity to have fun, network, and contribute to a worthy cause — you. Every dollar you invest during a TREPAC event goes towards maintaining and electing REALTOR® friendly officials at the local, state, and national levels.
The proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to your annual investment. Each year, FHAAR recognizes investors at the following levels for their commitment to TREPAC: the $110 Club, the $250 Lone Star Statesman, $500 Capitol Club, $1,000 Sterling R, $2500 Crystal R, and $5000 Golden R.
Getting involved in TREPAC helps you become more educated on the issues affecting your industry. However, there are many rules and regulations you must follow if you will be fundraising on behalf of the PAC.
Where does your money go?
All funds eligible to be invested in candidates in political races are expended for that purpose. Thirty percent of the annual investments received by TREPAC, until quota is achieved, is forwarded to NAR’s REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) for use in federal campaigns in Texas and throughout the country. In this manner, TREPAC participates in the political process at the national level, where a multitude of legislative issues threaten real property rights and the real estate industry daily. Of the balance of TREPAC’s funds, 50% will be invested in candidates for state legislative offices and certain statewide offices in Texas. The final 20% is designated for candidates in local races as requested by the local association.
MISSION STATEMENT
TREPAC/Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee shall raise and disburse funds to achieve the governmental affairs objectives of the Texas REALTORS® and to create a favorable business environment to protect REALTOR® profits, rights of property owners, and the free enterprise system.