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Thanks to Converge on the Capitol Sponsors
January, 27 2017Special Thanks to Converge on the Capitol Sponsors Title Sponsors Visit Austin Source Strategies, Inc. NewcrestImage Visit Dallas Popp|Hutcheson Tara Energy Landry's La Quinta Worldwide, LLC SeaWorld Marriott International… Read more »
2017 Legislative Session: Property Tax Bills
January, 27 2017Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn.Bill Status Report 03-28-2017 – 16:46:39 – Action in the date range – Link to Related Information ( ) – Priority Texas Hotel &… Read more »
2017 Legislative Session: Wage & Hour Bills
January, 27 2017Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn.Bill Status Report 03-28-2017 – 16:47:30 – Action in the date range – Link to Related Information ( ) – Priority Personnel – Wage… Read more »
2017 Legislative Session: Franchise Tax Bills
January, 27 2017Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn. Bill Status Report 03-28-2017 – 16:48:10 – Action in the date range – Link to Related Information ( ) – Priority … Read more »
Kohler Plumbing
January, 25 20172017 Legislative Session: THLA Bill Tracking Report, Weekly report
January, 24 2017Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn. Bill Status Report 03-29-2017 – 16:25:35 – Action in the date range – Link to Related Information ( ) – Priority … Read more »
Recognize the Signs of Human Trafficking
December, 28 2016The start of the New Year means renewed goals and ambitions, annual training and employee reviews, and of course the beginning of a new calendar (hopefully one full of city-wide… Read more »
End of year cleaning – How long to keep that file
December, 28 2016By Justin Bragiel, THLA General Counsel “How long do I need to keep this file?” It’s a common question we receive especially at the end of the year. Even in… Read more »
Announcement from THLA’s partner, Source Strategies, Inc.: NEW & FREE, Texas Hotel Markets Report
December, 28 2016Starting with the 3rd Quarter of 2016, Source Strategies latest publication, the Texas Hotel Markets Report gives you a detailed analysis of Texas hotel market performance. Included is a… Read more »
December 2016 Preview of THLA’s Legislative Agenda
December, 13 2016THLA is gearing up for a busy legislative session set to kick off in January, and our legislative affairs committee recently convened to set our priorities and agenda for the… Read more »
2016 Election Results – Texas
November, 29 2016With so much attention focused on the presidential election, it is understandable that many have not caught up on the results of our state elections. Across the state there were… Read more »
Lodging Industry Emerging Leaders meet in Fort Worth
November, 29 2016Lodging Industry Emerging Leaders meet in Fort Worth Brian Sullivan Emerging Leaders Committee Staff Liaison, and THLA Associate General Counsel Our Emerging Leaders Committee hosted its second-ever Emerging Leaders seminar… Read more »
Overtime Salary Requirement Blocked (at least for now)
November, 29 2016On November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Sherman, Texas issued a temporary injunction blocking the new federal overtime salary regulations from taking effect on December 1st. In September, THLA joined… Read more »
On the Road with Justin: A Roadside View of Autumnal Texas
November, 29 2016On the Road with Justin: A Roadside View of Autumnal Texas Justin Bragiel, THLA General Counsel November is a beautiful time of year in Texas, and that’s a good… Read more »
Theft of Service at hotels
November, 29 2016Failing to Pay: What to do when a guest does not pay for lodging It’s one of the most common calls to our legal department: a guest or group… Read more »
THLA’s Emerging Leaders Law Seminar and Networking Event
November, 8 2016Adopt a Plan to Prevent Workplace Violence
October, 27 2016Adopt a Plan to Prevent Workplace Violence Texas Hotel & Lodging Association On September 29, 2016, a Houston hotel employee was shot after confronting thieves attempting to burglarize… Read more »
Post Your Maximum Room Rates
October, 27 2016Post Your Maximum Room Rates Texas Hotel & Lodging Association With the end of the year upon us, now is a great time to evaluate whether your hotel… Read more »
Hotel Industry Hosts Legislative Summit in Dallas
October, 27 2016Hotel Industry Hosts Legislative Summit in Dallas This month, Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hotel Association of North Texas, and AAHOA jointly held a summit in Dallas attended… Read more »
Lodging Association City Council Forum a Huge Success
October, 27 2016Lodging Association City Council Forum a Huge Success THLA recently partnered with the Austin Hotel & Lodging Association to host its 2016 Austin City Council Candidate Forum. … Read more »
Mark Your Calendars for the 2017 Short Course and Advanced Short Course!
September, 26 2016Include These Invaluable Educational Opportunities in Your 2017 Budget Texas Hotel & Lodging Association's 72nd Annual Short Course is scheduled for January 9 through 13, 2017 at the Hilton College… Read more »
ADA Focus: Service Animals
September, 26 2016ADA Focus: Service Animals Lodging operators continue to have questions about when a guest is allowed to bring a service animal into the hotel under the Americans with Disabilities Act… Read more »
THLA Joins Lawsuit to Block New Overtime Rule
September, 26 2016THLA Joins Lawsuit to Block New Overtime Rule This month, Texas Hotel & Lodging Association joined more than 55 other business groups as a named plaintiff in a lawsuit against… Read more »