Category: Blog
Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Signed by Governor Abbott
May, 27 2021THLA is pleased to announce that Governor Abbott has signed into law House Bill 390 (authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston) relating to annual human trafficking awareness and prevention training… Read more »
THLA Helps Secure End to Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
May, 26 2021Earlier this month, Governor Abbott announced that Texas will opt out of additional federal pandemic-related unemployment compensation, namely the $300 weekly supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. The… Read more »
Certain Lodging Operators Eligible to Participate in SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
April, 29 2021The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently distributed the below news about the American Rescue Plan’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This new program, authorized by Congress and administered by… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Join us for the 11th Biennial Converge on the Capitol – Virtually
March, 4 2021Virtual Converge on the Capitol is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to participate in the legislative process. Your virtual visit with your legislative leaders and their staff lets them… Read more »
Governor Updates Executive Order on Reopening Texas
March, 2 2021Updated March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 update: Governor Issues GA-34 Full opening of Texas businesses; repeal of statewide mask mandate: GA-34 takes effect at 12:01 am on March 10,… Read more »
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.
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 »