Federally recognized Home Builders Association chartered with the Texas Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders, proudly serving Hidalgo and Starr counties in the Rio Grande Valley.
Trusted by the industry in the Rio Grande Valley since 1968.
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Spotlight on our 2026 Board of Directors
Installed December 6, 2025
Proud to Serve the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association
Front Row, Left to Right: Treasurer Esther Guerra (TNB Mortgage), Past President Mary Ramirez (Chris Ryan Homes & Investments), Director Elva Jackson (Edwards Abstract)
Back Row, Left to Right: Director Omar Mendoza (Nex-Gen Builders), Executive Officer Johnny Vasquez (RGVBA), Director Clemente Gonzalez (Bellissimo Builders), Director Jeremy Smith (Matt's Building Materials), President Shant Samtani (Esperanza Homes), Chris Lyons (President, Texas Association of Builders), Vice President Roy Perez (LTR Construction), Director Jaime Garcia (Stonewood Home Lending), Director Jaime Jackson (IBC Bank), Director Carlos Rodriguez (Builders FirstSource), Secretary Peter Vargas (Homes by Innovative)
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Politico Seeks Builders' Opinions on Texas Staying Red
Politico visited South Texas cities to speak with industry leaders about the impact of immigration policy on the construction workforce. Journalist Myah Ward spoke with RGVBA EO Johnny Vasquez for the... ...more
Political Policy
February 14, 2026•1 min read
Telemundo Visits Job Sites for Builders' Updates on ICE Impact
Telemundo visited local job sites in South Texas to speak with builders about the economic impact of ICE Raids on the construction industry and project deadlines. ...more
Political Policy
February 10, 2026•1 min read
WSJ Visits the RGV to Hear from Local Businesses on the Impact of Federal Immigration Raids
The Wall Street Journal came to the RGV to hear from local businesses about how ICE raids are impacting the industry. WSJ's Elizabeth Findell interviews RGVBA EO Johnny Vasquez. ...more
Community Outreach
February 09, 2026•2 min read
Check out the RGVBA Podcast!
The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association podcast features the area's top home building professionals, analysts, leaders, and lawmakers helping the homebuilding industry prosper.
RGVBA Podcast videos on this site will autoplay beginning with the most recent post. You can navigate between episodes using the buttons in the player or click here for the full playlist of the RGVBA Podcast. You can visit our YouTube channel for more podcasts, interviews and news bites!
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The Rio Grande Valley Builder's Association encompasses Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
We educate and promote the housing and building industry, serving our community and our industry professionals.
