[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.7.1″] Information for hotel guests: Obtaining financial assistance for lodging:  Are you a Hurricane Harvey evacuee in need of financial assistance for lodging?  We suggest contacting the… Read more »

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association Be sure you are familiar with the laws on selling and redeeming gift certificates.  Texas and the federal government have several laws on point with… Read more »

  A Message from TABC Legal Experts Martin Frost & Hill   Effective immediately, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has stopped mailing out paper renewal application forms. Instead, the TABC is… Read more »

Is it lawful for a hotel to go to a “credit cards-only” policy for payment?

August 16, 2017 The Texas Legislature adjourned the special legislative session “sine die,” which means the first called legislative session of 2017 is officially over. Importantly, the special session ended… Read more »

  Lt. Governor Dan Patrick continues to move legislation through the Senate, having now sent over ten of Governor Abbott's twenty special session items to the House.   To do… Read more »

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) “Drive-By” Lawsuits Update Changes to Texas laws for actions filed in state court, July 2017 Drive-by ADA lawsuits are a recurring problem for businesses across… Read more »

THLA Legislative Update The Texas Legislature convened on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 for a special session called by Governor Greg Abbott. As set by Governor Abbott’s “call,” the 30-day legislative… Read more »

This month’s feature city lives up to its motto! Frisco, Texas got its start from hardy pioneers who came to the north Texas prairie following the Preston Trail (today’s Preston… Read more »

2017 Regular Legislative Session:   Texas Hotel & Lodging Association End of Session Report   June 2017 Contents: Overview Summer Special Session Short-term Rental (STR) Preemption Transgender “Bathroom” Bills Full Funding… Read more »

When you think of the word “real” often times the synonym “authentic” comes to mind. This holds true for our feature city Seguin. Seguin is one of the oldest towns… Read more »

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) joined forces on May 17-18 as nearly 500 hoteliers from across the country come to… Read more »

With 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.

2017 Legislative Session:  Hotel Administration Bills April Update   Below is a summary of filled bills THLA is tracking that affect various aspects of general hotel operations.   ADA related… Read more »

If you are looking for a real history lesson this month, then look no further than Jefferson. Jefferson, located in Marion County, is located on Big Cypress Creek and Caddo… Read more »

We are nearing the final month of the Regular Texas Legislative Session.  Sine die on Memorial Day, May 29th, and we are now well past the March bill filing deadline.… Read more »

Hotel Occupancy Tax Bills – 2017 Legislative Session   This legislative session, over 50 bills were filed that directly affect local hotel occupancy taxes. Here is a summary of the… Read more »

Texas Legislature March 2017 Update During each legislative session, THLA monitors every bill that is filed at the Legislature to determine whether it would have an impact on the Texas… Read more »

The American Hotel & Lodging Association just released it’s 2017 Economic Impact Study conducted by Oxford Economics. The data reveals the hotel and lodging industry as a powerful driver of… Read more »

Basic facts you should know about pergnancy discrimination. An employer must make reasonable accommodations for the employee under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978.

2017 Texas Legislative Session:  February Update It’s the end of February, and the 2017 Texas Legislative Session rounds out its second month.  February moves quickly with bill filing, committee formation,… Read more »

At Hotel Industry’s Urging, Texas Legislature Takes Up ADA Drive-by Lawsuit Reform By Brian Sullivan, THLA Associate General Counsel Drive-by ADA lawsuits are a recurring problem for businesses across the… Read more »

Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn.Bill Status Report 03-28-2017 – 16:42:55 – Action in the date range    – Link to Related Information   ( ) – Priority Hotel Administration

Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn.Bill Status Report 03-28-2017 – 16:45:24 – Action in the date range    – Link to Related Information   ( ) – Priority Local Gov’t

Bill Tracking Report Texas Hotel & Lodging Assn.Bill Status Report 03-28-2017 – 16:46:02 – Action in the date range    – Link to Related Information   ( ) – Priority Tax – Hotel… Read more »

Texas Legislature February 2017 Update During each legislative session, THLA monitors every bill that is filed at the Legislature to determine whether it would have an impact on the Texas… Read more »

Texas Legislature Begins 2017 Session   Last month, we brought you the preview of THLA’s 2017’s legislative agenda. Here is what has been happening underneath the Capitol dome since the start… Read more »

Another Great Year for Both Short Course and Advanced Short Course!             The 72nd Annual Short Course and the 11th Annual Advanced Short Course welcomed the… Read more »