Category: News
The Third Legislative Session Ended with a Big Win for the Texas Lodging Industry
October, 27 2021We are pleased to report that in Section 2 of SB 8, the Texas Legislature appropriated $180 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Governor’s office… Read more »
September 2021 COVID-19 Federal Vaccine Mandate: Things to know
September, 27 2021October 11th Update: Governor’s Executive Order On October 11th, Governor Abbott issued an executive order that states, “No entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any… Read more »
THLA proposes bylaws amendment
September, 15 2021THLA proposes bylaws amendment Texas Hotel & Lodging Association’s board of directors and THLA members in attendance will consider and vote on a minor amendment to the THLA bylaws at… Read more »
Hurricane Ida
August, 29 2021Hurricane Evacuees making their own travel reservations: Click here for telephone and website contact information for hotel brands with hotels located in Texas. Updated: August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida update:… Read more »
Federal Per Diem Rates Maintained at FY2021 Levels
August, 27 2021Each year, the General Services Administration (GSA) sets a per diem rate to reimburse employees’ lodging expenses for official travel within the continental United States. Normally, GSA calculates per diems… Read more »
Grants available for EV Charging Stations- Deadline Approaching
August, 27 2021We are excited to inform you about a state and federal grant/tax credit opportunity for hotels that are interested in installing “charging stations” for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are… Read more »
July 30th – Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
July, 29 2021This Friday, July 30, is the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. This day raises awareness of human trafficking, which is the use of force, fraud, or coercion… Read more »
THLA & TWC Roundtable on Labor Shortages
June, 29 2021In response to the current labor shortage, THLA hosted a virtual meeting with the Texas Work Force Commission on June 3, 2021 to discuss strategies to attract more workers to… Read more »
2021 Legislative Report
June, 7 2021June 2021 Overview The 2021 Legislative Session produced very important results for the Texas lodging industry. THLA offered and passed tourism public improvement district (TPID) legislation that provided much needed… Read more »
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 »