Author: Justin Bragiel
Texas Boiler Regulations for Hotels
November, 25 2025Hoteliers are often surprised to learn that various boilers in their hotel properties are regulated by a state agency. See the regulations here.
Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Training Law Takes Effect
December, 28 2021The Texas hotel industry, in coordination with the major hotel brands and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, advocated for the passage of the Texas human trafficking prevention training legislation.
Common Record Retention Time Periods
December, 21 2021It is a common question we receive. Even in the era of electronic records, it is good practice to establish a policy of how long documents should be retained. This guide covers the most common records that hoteliers keep.
THLA proposes bylaws amendment
September, 15 2021THLA proposes bylaws amendment Texas Hotel & Lodging Association’s board of directors and THLA members in attendance will consider and vote on a minor amendment to the THLA bylaws at… Read more »
2021 Legislative Report
June, 7 2021June 2021 Overview The 2021 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry. THLA offered and passed tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation that provided much needed… Read more »
UPDATED Safe Stay: National Industry-Wide Cleaning and Safety Standards, Plus Vaccination in the Workplace FAQ
March, 12 2021Updated March 29, 2021 The American hotel industry released national protocols for industry-wide hotel cleaning and safety standards in response to COVID-19 last year. One year into the pandemic, safety… Read more »
Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas
March, 2 2021Updated March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 update: Governor Issues GA-34 Full opening of Texas businesses; repeal of statewide mask mandate: GA-34 takes effect at 12:01 am on March 10,… Read more »
Hurricane Laura Sheltering Information
August, 26 2020Updated: August 26, 2020 Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Evacuees needing sheltering assistance:… Read more »
Hurricane Laura
August, 24 2020Hurricane Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Updated: August 27, 2020 Hurricane Laura update:… Read more »