The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement of congratulations from ALTA CEO Diane Tomb regarding Scott Turner's confirmation by the United States Senate as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): "ALTA congratulates Secretary Turner on his confirmation.

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Texas state Rep.

Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern.

WASHINGTON — North Texas native Scott Turner is taking charge of the federal department responsible for supporting affordable housing at a time when high rents and home prices remain a top concern of inflation-weary Americans.

The former NFL player served in the first Trump administration, promoting investment in distressed neighborhoods. Turner has said HUD is "failing at its most basic mission."