2024 Texas Houser Awards

Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service, also known as Texas Housers, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports low-income Texans’ efforts to achieve the dream of a decent, affordable home in a quality neighborhood.

Each year, we recognize Texans dedicated to achieving a just and caring society where all people have access to safe and decent housing in a quality neighborhood. Our three awardees this year are powerful examples of how low-income residents and advocates can come together to expand housing opportunity and civil rights. We are proud to recognize them as Housers.

Kayla Miranda is a long-time community advocate who organizes her community around tenant issues, especially in public housing. Kayla and her neighbors have won important housing victories in San Antonio, like halting the demolition of the historic Alazan Courts and the improvement of habitability code enforcement.

Tanya Lavelle has championed fair housing rights for more elders and people with a disability to secure adequate housing. Her determination to find a better way is benefitting thousands of low-income Texans.

The Honorable Steve Duble and the Honorable Dolores Lozano have promoted fair and equal eviction proceedings, such as access to legal representation and improving landlord-tenant outcomes through legal mediation practices. They were also awarded the Eviction Diversion Initiative Grant by the National State Court Center.

Please join us at Zilker Park Clubhouse for a luncheon to honor these organizations and individuals who have worked tirelessly to make the dream of quality housing an achievable reality for all Texans.

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