De La Cruz, HUD Secretary Turner Address Affordable Housing Solutions in South Texas

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in Hidalgo County for a series of events focused on expanding affordable housing across South Texas.

De La Cruz and Secretary Turner toured the Jaguar Heights subdivision, developed by Affordable Homes of South Texas (AHST), which offers South Texans affordable, multi-bedroom family homes. Following the tour, De La Cruz and Secretary Turner joined Rio Grande Valley Builders Association (RGVBA) Executive Officer Johnny Vasquez for a fireside chat, moderated by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Federal Legislative Director Evan Loukadakis. The discussion covered efforts to cut government red tape to lower home prices, boost housing support for veterans, and maximize the impact of Opportunity Zones in South Texas communities. The event concluded with the unveiling of De La Cruz's new law, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act.

"It was an honor to host Secretary Turner in South Texas and highlight our shared commitment to restoring the dream of homeownership for American families. Through new laws like my Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, we are boosting the housing supply, expanding access to affordable housing, and supporting our Veterans. Under my leadership, South Texas will always have a seat at the table, and I will continue delivering results for our communities." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

"While touring the Jaguar Heights subdivision of Affordable Homes of South Texas, Congresswoman De La Cruz and I saw firsthand the important work that AHST is doing to help more Texans achieve the American dream of homeownership. We also joined the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association to discuss cutting expensive regulations to help expand Texas's housing supply and working together to prevent veteran homelessness. As a result of Rep. De La Cruz's leadership in Congress, President Trump signed the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act into law, allowing America's veterans to access critical housing support without having their disability compensation counted as income." - HUD Secretary Scott Turner