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2017 Special Session Outcome
August, 30 2017August 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 »
2017 Special Sessions Bills to the House
July, 31 2017Lt. 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 July 2017
July, 31 2017Americans 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 »
Special Session at the Texas Capitol 2017
July, 30 2017THLA 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 »
Frisco Texas, Progress in Motion
July, 28 2017This 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 Legislative Report – End of Regular Session
June, 16 20172017 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 »
Lodging Industry Economic Trends 2017
May, 30 2017Seguin – “It’s Real”
May, 30 2017When 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 »
Legislative Action Summit 2017
May, 30 2017The 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 »
Child Labor Laws – 2023
May, 30 2017With 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 Hotel Administration Bills
April, 26 20172017 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 »
Jefferson – “Queen of the Bayou”
April, 26 2017If 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 »
April 2017 Legislative Update
April, 25 2017We 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 »
2017 Legislative Update – Hotel Tax Bills
March, 28 2017Hotel 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 »
March 2017 Legislative Update
March, 28 2017Texas 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 »
AHLA 2017 Lodging Industry by the Numbers
March, 28 2017The 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 »
AAHOA South Central Regional Meeting & Trade Show
March, 14 2017Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
February, 28 2017Basic facts you should know about pergnancy discrimination. An employer must make reasonable accommodations for the employee under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978.
2017 Legislative Session: February Update
February, 28 20172017 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 »
ADA Drive-by Lawsuit Reform
February, 28 2017At 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 »
2017 Legislative Session: Hotel Administration Bills
February, 23 2017Bill 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
2017 Legislative Session: Local Government Bills
February, 23 2017Bill 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
2017 Legislative Session: Hotel Occupancy Tax Bills
February, 23 2017Bill 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 »
February 2017 Legislative Update
February, 23 2017Texas 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
January, 31 2017Texas 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 »
2017 Short Course and Advanced Short Course Recap
January, 31 2017Another 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 »
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 »
2017 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 »