by Justin Bragiel | Nov 30, 2019 | News
On November 22nd, 2019 a federal district judge blocked the City of San Antonio’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on December 1, 2019. The injunction issued is part of a lawsuit brought against the City by a broad coalition of...
by Nilesh Patel | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog, News
The hotel industry is facing a critical labor shortage, Texas hoteliers should pay close attention to your U.S. mailbox in November for a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the completion of an Occupational Employment Survey (OES). The OES is...
by Justin Bragiel | Oct 28, 2019 | News
Halloween is here, heralding a few signs of Fall–it’s finally getting a bit cooler outside, the Holidays will be here soon, and for those attuned to the political scene, November elections are upon us. This November, you won’t see any state or...
by Justin Bragiel | Jun 20, 2019 | News
photo: Nan Palermo Overview The 2019 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry. We offered and passed omnibus tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation that will allow all Texas cities...
by Justin Bragiel | May 31, 2019 | News
May 2019 The 2019 Regular Legislative Session wrapped up as a very positive one for the Texas hotel and lodging association. This session, we offered tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation for all Texas cities; targeted TPID legislation for six...
by Justin Bragiel | Apr 29, 2019 | News
We’re in the final stretch of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session, with only four short weeks to adjournment on May 27. This is also the busiest time of the Session, with legislators, lobbyists, and interested constituents scrambling to pass, block, or amend...
