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Nov 23
2021
Gift cards and other restaurant gifts provide a unique opportunity to support local businesses and share a piece of Texas hospitality. Austin, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) – New data confirms that shoppers worried about global supply chain shortages and...
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Nov 19
2021
Treat your foodie loved ones to gifts straight from Texas restaurants. The TRA staff has compiled the list below of fun, unique gifts directly from Texas restaurants. If you are looking for gift cards from restaurants, click here! There is something...
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Nov 9
2021
from the Texas Workforce Commission In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic response resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses including restaurants. While the impact of those initial months has passed, the restaurant industry has continued...
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Nov 4
2021
Austin, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) – On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Texas restaurant leaders met at The County Line on the Hill in Austin, Texas, to update the community on the state of the industry’s recovery. Kelsey Erickson Streufert, Chief Public Affairs...
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Oct 28
2021
The Texas Restaurant Association is pleased to announce their latest Member Value Partner, Square. Square’s dedicated POS, Square for Restaurants is a leader in the industry and a great benefit for Texas restaurants. From front of house to back of...
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Oct 19
2021
Austin, TX (Oct. 19, 2021) – The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) applauds the Texas Legislature for adding $180 million to support local hospitality and tourism businesses into SB 8, the federal pandemic relief bill that passed late last night....
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Oct 1
2021
Source: Nation's Restaurant News In response to growing pressures on restaurants across Texas, the Texas Conference for Women and the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) have announced $200,000 in new funding to support women-owned restaurants. This...
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Sep 30
2021
Austin, TX (Sep. 30, 2021) – New data released this week confirms that the restaurant industry’s recovery has reversed, putting businesses large and small in a precarious position heading into winter. According to a survey of operators conducted by...
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Sep 30
2021
AUSTIN, TX (September 30, 2021) – The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is proud to announce its officers and new directors. With this group of leaders, the TRA will continue to leverage the full strength and diversity of our industry as we work to...
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Sep 7
2021
The Texas Legislature recently passed HB 1927, the permitless carry bill, which went into effect on September 1, 2021. HB 1927 impacts the gun signage requirements and options for many restaurants and bars. For bars/restaurants that (1) derive 51%...
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Sep 2
2021
by Alicia Sienne Voltmer Included in the 666 new laws that went into effect in Texas yesterday was a little-publicized but important set of amendments to the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA), the state version of Title VII of the Civil...
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Aug 31
2021
The high winds, torrential rain, and storm surge from Hurricane Ida is damaging many homes and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, and even parts of Texas. If you are facing property loss and the resulting insurance claims, there are several...