Author: THLA Staff
Important Updates from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
April, 29 2021Since February 2021, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has engaged in an active email campaign informing stakeholders of major reforms the agency will be implementing this year. Most of… Read more »
Longview- Your East Texas Adventure Awaits!
April, 29 2021If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you live nearby or are planning an overnight trip, there are activities to… Read more »
March 2021 Texas Legislative Update
March, 30 2021By: Nilesh Patel, Brian Sullivan & Justin Bragiel We are now more than halfway into the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, committee hearings are in full swing and the action is… Read more »
2021 Texas Legislative Session: Bills we are tracking
March, 23 2021Every legislative session, THLA tracks hundreds of bills that may affect the hotel industry. We want you to see what we see. Here is the list of bills we are… Read more »
Biden Administration Issues PPP Changes Aimed to Help Small Businesses
February, 26 2021The Biden Administration recently announced several changes to PPP intended to help small businesses, including lodging operators, and further promote equitable access to economic relief. Specifically, the administration is targeting… Read more »
Extreme Winter Weather Tips and Strategies for Hotels
February, 11 2021Extreme Weather Tips – Keep your property prepared.
Important Updates on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
January, 27 2021The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a tax credit aimed to incentivize businesses to keep employees on their payroll despite revenue reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hotel Industry Supports Bills to Prevent Taxes on PPP Loans
January, 27 2021HB 1195 and SB 372 offer relief for employers at critical time Texas Hotel & Lodging Association is grateful to Rep. Charlie Geren, Sen. Kelly Hancock, Gov. Greg Abbott and… Read more »
THLA Partners with TransPecos Banks to Provide Easier Access to PPP Loans
January, 20 2021Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA) has partnered with TransPecos Banks, a Texas state savings bank headquartered in San Antonio, to be the endorsed source for hotel owners to obtain… Read more »
Congress Passes Additional COVID Relief Bill
December, 30 2020We are pleased to report that Congress has officially passed into law its latest form of COVID-19 relief legislation, the Coronavirus Response And Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (the “Act”). This… Read more »