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THLA Joins Lawsuit to Block New Overtime Rule

September, 26 2016

THLA 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 »

ADA Focus: Service Animals and Lodging Properties

September, 26 2016

Traveling in Texas with a service animal: Understand the rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pertaining to service animals.

THLA News Alert: Houston Flooding Update

April, 22 2016

The ongoing flooding in South and Central Texas has forced many people from their homes, and prompted Texas Governor Greg Abbott earlier this week to declare a state of disaster… Read more »

2015 Legislative Update- Bills That Were Defeated This Session

June, 30 2015

The following bills were considered by the Legislature this session and would have impacted the hotel and tourism industry, but did not pass: Facility Requirements Applicable to Residential Short Term… Read more »

2015 Legislative Update- More Bills That Passed This Session

June, 30 2015

Patent Troll Reform Patent Troll activity has plagued commercial businesses including hotels with frivolous lawsuits alleging patent infringement for often bogus patent claims.  SB 1457 creates a state law cause… Read more »