Author: Justin Bragiel
Tariff Refund Program Kickoff
April, 28 2026THLA & Adesso Tax Services partner to help Texas hotels collect Taiff refunds. In February 2026, the Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA tariffs. The Courts ordered the CBP to begin processing refunds.
Texas Lt. Governor Releases Senate Interim Charges Related to Hotel Tax Reporting and Project Financing Zones
March, 31 2026On March 27, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the 2026 Interim Legislative Charges.
March 2026 Primary Election Updates
March, 30 2026On March 5th, we saw record turnout from both parties (exceeding 2022 records, with Democrats showing dramatic growth); a lot of money spent and runoffs in major races.
Immigration Enforcement in 2026: What Texas Hospitality Leaders Need to Know
February, 24 2026Immigration Enforcement in 2026: What Texas Hospitality Leaders Need to Know
Texas Legislature Adjourns Second Special Session Sine Die
September, 30 2025With several items on the Governor’s call left unresolved, it remains to be seen whether Governor Abbott will call the Legislature back for a third special session.
Mid-Session Legislative Update – 2025
March, 25 2025The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature is well underway. Of the 820 plus bills being tracked by THLA, the most critical relate to short-term rentals, labor and employment, hotel occupancy tax, and property tax.
2025 Texas Legislative Session Kicks Off; New Speaker of the House Elected
January, 24 20252025 Texas Legislative Season is upon us. Read about key dates and our agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature.
Federal Judge in Sherman, Texas Throws Out DOL Overtime Rule
November, 15 2024Big data is a valuable tool and helps hotels improve operations and customer service.
All Eyes are on the November Election
October, 29 2024Just like the rest of America, Texas’s hotel industry is carefully watching and anticipating the November election.