Author: Justin Bragiel
The Texas Legislature Finally Passes Property Tax Reform
July, 14 2023The historic $18 billion tax cut is funded from the state’s budget surplus, and it will have a substantial positive effect on Texas lodging property owners.
Will Texas Actually Reform Property Taxes?
June, 29 2023Property taxes are high in Texas. With a record state budget surplus, hotel owners are asking ‘What does Texas plan to do to ease their property tax burden?’
2023 Texas Legislative Session: Bills we are tracking
March, 30 2023Updated March 30, 2023 Update: Statistics on bills filed through the 60th Day Alcoholic Beverages HB 115 Ortega, Lina(D) Relating to the offense of public consumption of… Read more »
2023 Texas Legislative Session – Our Issues
December, 22 2022Read about hotel occupancy tax, full funding for state tourism promotion, STR preemption and other issues THLA will adddress in 2023
Legislative Update
December, 21 2022Bill pre-filing is underway, and THLA is preparing for the 2023 Texas legislative session.
As of December 21st, 1,457 bills have been filed, which is already a sharp increase from two years ago.
GSA releases FY 2023 per diem rates
August, 24 2022The federal General Services Agency (GSA) just announced new federal lodging per diem rates for Fiscal Year 2023
ADA Service Animals
February, 11 2020Texas accommodations and ADA service animals: avoid potential exposure to liability by understanding the rules and common questions we receive.
Service Animals Lodging Properties
May, 29 2018A service animal is not a pet. Read up on traveling to Texas accommodations and questions to ask a guest when you are unsure.
Can a Hotel Refuse to Accept Cash?
September, 1 2017Is it lawful for a hotel to go to a “credit cards-only” policy for payment?
Child Labor Laws – 2023
May, 30 2017With the Texas summer season comes increased interest in hiring high school aged employees to work in hotel properties. If you are seeking to hire any employees under the age of 18, this brief guide will assist in legal consideration you should take into account.