• August 28, 2026
• Bulletin No: 2026-18

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is accepting nominations through October 26, 2026, for seats on its 2027 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council). The 14-person Advisory Council provides guidance to the Bank's Board of Directors (Board) on housing finance and community investment needs in the Bank's five-state District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. Each Advisory Council member, appointed by the Board, represents groups such as community-based organizations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, local governments and housing authorities throughout the District. Nominees must reside in the District and in the state they represent, and they should hold a leadership position within their organization which, of itself, should have a demonstrated capacity to assist in the creation of affordable housing and/or bring about community-based economic development. Nominees should also have a history of service in low- and moderate-income housing or community lending in the District. 

Employees of Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas member institutions are not eligible to serve on the Advisory Council. 

The Bank's member institutions, as well as community and nonprofit organizations located in the District, may submit nominations for the Advisory Council. Eligible individuals may also self-nominate. For 2027, the Bank has open seats representing the following states: 

• Arkansas – One vacancy (Three-year term) 
• Louisiana – One vacancy (Three-year term) 
• Texas – Two vacancies (Each with a three-year term) 

The terms for all new Advisory Council members will commence on January 1, 2027.  

A nomination form is available here. The deadline to submit nomination forms is October 26, 2026.  

Forms may be submitted to ahp@fhlb.com.  

For more information, please contact Greg Hettrick, Senior Vice President and Director of Community Investment, at 800.362.2944. 

Sincerely, 

Sanjay K. Bhasin 
President and Chief Executive Officer