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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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
Rio Grande Guardian Report on RGVBA's Q1 Membership Luncheon Discussion Highlights
Read the Rio Grande Guardian's report on the RGVBA's Q1 General Membership Luncheon talking points and hear after-program remarks from U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz, NAHB Federal Legislative D... ...more
Political Policy
February 04, 2026•1 min read
Border Report on Valley Central: Special Construction Visas Could Help Industry, Lawmaker Says
Valley Central publishes an article by Border Report covering major talking points at the RGVBA's Q1 Membership Luncheon featuring NAHB Federal Legislative Director Sam Gilboard and U.S. Representativ... ...more
Political Policy
January 29, 2026•1 min read
The RGVBA Podcast brings membership questions and concerns to key industry professionals.
The RGVBA Podcast Episode 1 with Scott Norman from Texas Association of Builders
The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association's Johnny Vasquez sits down with Scott Norman, CEO of Texas Association of Builders to cover a whole list of issues affecting the Rio Grande Valley homebuilders. Listen for the latest update from this past year's 89th Legislative Session and Special Session. JOIN us for more updates, go to www.RGVBA.org for details.
The RGVBA Podcast Episode 2 -- Chris Lyons, Texas Association of Builders 2026 President
The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association's executive officer, Johnny Vasquez sits down with Mr. Chris Lyons of HOME by Lyons, the incoming 2026 Texas Association of Builders (TAB) President. They discuss the goals for 2026 across the State of Texas, upcoming elections, and ways builders and associate members can get involved to help grow their business while advocating for the homebuilding industry.
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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.
