2021S0618-1 10/14/21
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 86
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to
recognize the residents of Dove Springs and their efforts to
create political change following the events of the Dove Springs
flood; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 2013, Austin and Travis County
declared a state of disaster after a flood caused damage to 600
homes and destroyed at least 37 others; this terrible tragedy hit
the South Austin community of Dove Springs especially hard and
left hundreds of individuals and families in need of short-term
and long-term financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, A variety of bad actor real estate groups took
advantage of loopholes in existing statute in order to prey on
Dove Springs residents looking for economic assistance; these
actors engaged in widespread mortgage fraud that led to permanent
loss of residency for many citizens impacted by the flood; and
WHEREAS, Community leaders in South Austin fought
diligently to create legal and structural change that would
prevent further instances of mortgage fraud and land interest
deception; due to their passion to address the critical lack of
affordable housing, the 87th Legislature passed Senate Bill 43,
which amended current residential mortgage loan law and closed
loopholes that disenfranchise property owners; and
WHEREAS, The Dove Springs community deserves the highest
recognition for its efforts to preserve the safety and security
of neighborhood residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the community
members of Dove Springs for their devotion to justice and the
well-being of their neighborhood; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.