The TRA wants your money working for you. Our partners in the TRA Finance Center can manage your accounting remotely, ensure you have maximized your ERC credit, and give you direct access to more than 15 lending products from the SBA and commercial services to fit your every need. 

The TRA Law Center empowers and protects restaurants. By combining three benefits into one—complimentary legal consultations, legal advocacy with National’s Restaurant Law Center and other partners, and legal resources—the TRA Law Center ensures members have the support they need to navigate complex regulations and thrive.

Legal Consultations

TRA members qualify for up to three, complimentary 15-minute legal consultations a year with licensed attorneys in Texas who understand the hospitality industry. If you have a question or concern related to employment and HR laws, real estate, immigration, permitting, or another matter, please use our online intake form to utilize this exclusive member benefit.

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Today's technology is changing more rapidly than ours. The TRA has curated solutions to drive sales, save money, and reduce employee labor on tedious tasks so your team can focus on service and the customer experience. 

Marketing should be at the forefront of your restaurant. The Texas Restaurant Association has curated marketing-forward solutions that help restaurants attract more guests, increase sales, save money, and automate time-consuming tasks—so your team can spend less time behind screens and more time delivering standout service and memorable guest experiences.

The Texas Restaurant Association is committed to delivering practical, real-world solutions that help our members run stronger, more resilient businesses.

Restaurant Insurance Solutions (RIS) is one of those resources. As the TRA’s insurance arm, RIS provides expert guidance, along with its partner network, to help you navigate the complexities of business insurance with confidence.

Led by our Director of Insurance, Gina Wallisa, RIS gives you access to exclusive member benefits, along with a trusted advisor who can review your current coverage, identify gaps, and help you build a smarter, more strategic insurance plan.

Schedule time with Gina for your insurance evaluation. Ensure your business is adequately protected and uncover potential savings on your insurance premiums.

Take advantage of this complimentary members-only resource, protect your business, and drive more to your bottom line.

For more information please contact our Director of Insurance, Gina Wallisa.

TRA Director of Insurance Contact

Gina Wallisa
[email protected] | 512-457-4125

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The TRA Consultancy Center strengthens and supports restaurants by providing expert guidance across all areas of operations. By combining core services—complimentary consulting sessions, advocacy and collaboration with leading industry partners, and a robust library of business resources—the TRA Consultancy Center ensures members have the insight and tools needed to optimize performance and thrive in a competitive market.

Consulting Sessions

TRA members receive up to three complimentary 15-minute consulting sessions each year with experienced industry advisors who understand the unique challenges of the hospitality sector. Whether you need support with workforce strategy, menu development, financial planning, technology adoption, permitting, or other operational questions, simply submit our online intake form to access this exclusive member benefit.

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A well-run restaurant is a profitable restaurant. The TRA seeks solutions to maximize your efficiency and bottom line from the front door to the back of house.

In the ongoing environment of workforce shortage and retention challenges, finding, hiring, onboarding, and retaining strong staff is critical to a restaurant's success. The TRA's training solutions and HR-focused partners provide the necessary tools to strengthen your workforce and alleviate the challenges, time, and cost in managing your workforce.

A well-educated workforce with the required certifications is a strong workforce. The TRA offers a variety of education and training courses to strengthen and prepare your team for success. Our TABC seller-server and delivery safety courses provide safe harbor liability protection and savings on your insurance. TRA members are entitled to discounts on training after membership verification. To receive your discount on training, contact Lauren Bishop.