Sandy Hoy

As Vice President and General Counsel of the Texas Apartment Association, Sandy Hoy has spent nearly a decade leading one of the state’s most effective and respected advocacy operations. Under her guidance, TAA has become a model of what strong association leadership looks like. Uniting diverse members, navigating sensitive policy issues, and delivering legislative results that reshape an entire industry.

In 2025, Sandy and the TAA team led the successful passage of Senate Bill 38, the most significant modernization and simplification of Texas eviction law in more than 30 years. The initiative clarified and streamlined procedures, eliminated inefficiencies, and brought consistency to a process that had long frustrated property owners and residents alike. The legislation’s impact was described by members as “transformational for property owners, managers, and residents across the state.”

As one nominator wrote, “This effort required not just technical expertise, but also vision and tenacity. By securing passage of SB 38, TAA demonstrated what strong association leadership can achieve.” Sandy’s steady hand, legal expertise, and collaborative approach were central to that success. In addition to legislative reform, she oversees TAA’s industry-leading lease program and provides guidance on housing policy and operations statewide; earning recognition as one of Texas’s top lobbyists and trusted industry voices.

As one of this year’s Association Champions of the Year, Sandy Hoy and the Texas Apartment Association exemplify how focused, credible advocacy can deliver lasting, statewide change for both members and the communities they serve.