Category: News
2023 End of Session Report
June, 1 2023The 2023 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry, but it’s not over just yet. A special session has been ordered. Read our Texas Legislature End of Session Report.
Major Issues we are Tracking
April, 27 2023The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature is well underway. Of the 500 plus bills being tracked by THLA, the most critical relate to short-term rentals, labor and employment, hotel occupancy tax, and property tax.
Meet Mayur Patel, THLA’s 2023 Chairman
February, 28 2023THLA is delighted to welcome Mayur Patel to the role of THLA’s Chairman of the Board for 2023
Legislative Update
December, 21 2022Bill pre-filing is underway, and THLA is preparing for the 2023 Texas legislative session.
As of December 21st, 1,457 bills have been filed, which is already a sharp increase from two years ago.
Updated Texas Travel Industy Recovery Program Details
September, 27 2022Approved applicants may now receive up to $250,000 per applicant/taxpayer ID. Applications start September 1st!
Hurricane Resouces for Hotels
September, 10 2022Register your property to participate in FEMA’s Emergency Lodging Assistance Program (ELA). Hotels can seek direct payment for the rooms from FEMA’s agent, Corporate Lodging Consultants (CLC).
Hurricane Resouces for Hotel Guests
May, 19 2022Are you a storm evacuee in need of financial assistance for lodging? We suggest contacting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA )
Supreme Court ruling upholds cities’ ability to regulate advertising signage
April, 26 2022City regulations governing business signage have a big impact on hotel construction, remodeling, and general operations.
Federal news: Supreme Court blocks federal vaccine mandate for large employers; OSHA pulls down emergency rule
January, 28 2022Following a January 13, 2022 U.S. Supreme Court blocking OSHA’s vaccine emergency temporary standard (ETS) from taking effect for employers with 100 or more employees, OSHA formally withdrew the ETS… Read more »
Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Training: January Update
January, 28 2022Training Programs: As THLA previously reported, Texas’s new human trafficking prevention training requirement for hotel employees formally took effect on January 1st. The new law is administered by the Texas… Read more »