Category: News
New Federal Regulation on 9-1-1 Access Signed Into Law
April, 29 2018In February, with members of the Hunt family in attendance at the White House, President Trump signed H.R. 582 (known as “Kari’s Law”) on the 50th anniversary of the first… Read more »
U.S. House of Representatives passes the ADA Education and Reform Act; bill moves to Senate
February, 27 2018This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 620, known as “the ADA Education and Reform Act.” Supported by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, the American… Read more »
NLRB nominee John Ring would ensure Republican majority for labor enforcement
January, 31 2018Earlier this month, President Trump nominated John Ring to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a five-year term. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Ring’s appointment would… Read more »
National Labor Board Strikes Down “Micro Unions”
December, 15 2017On December 15, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) struck down the ability to use “micro-unions” to organize private workplaces. In the pro-employer decision, the NLRB reinstated the older, traditional… Read more »
Texas Boiler Regulations for Hotels
November, 28 2017
Congress Passes the “Save Local Business Act”
November, 8 2017Earlier this month, Congress voted to pass HR 3441, also known as the “Save Local Businesses Act.” This bi-partisan bill clarifies the regulations within the expanded joint employer rule. Under HR 3441, an… Read more »
FEMA’s Lodging Assistance Program Extended until November 27, 2017
October, 15 2017FEMA’s “Emergency Lodging Assistance (ELA) Program” provides temporary lodging assistance to disaster evacuees. FEMA also refers to this program as the “Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA)” program when communicating with evacuees… Read more »
Suspension of State and Local Hotel Occupancy Taxes
September, 22 2017Updated 9/22/2017 Governor Abbott extended the state and local hotel occupancy tax exemption for guests affected by Hurricane Harvey through October 23rd. Note that FEMA is continuing to pay hotel… Read more »
Hurricane Harvey Resources
September, 15 2017[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.7.1″] Information for hotel guests: Obtaining financial assistance for lodging: Are you a Hurricane Harvey evacuee in need of financial assistance for lodging? We suggest contacting the… Read more »
A Message from TABC
September, 4 2017A Message from TABC Legal Experts Martin Frost & Hill Effective immediately, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has stopped mailing out paper renewal application forms. Instead, the TABC is… Read more »