THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2026 EMILY & KELSEY’S TEXAS TOUR!

Thank you to every host, attendee, legislator, and partner who made this our best Texas Tour yet. Check out our report to see some of the highlights and takeaways from our 5,500 mile journey.

We’ll be back with another tour in early 2028. In the meantime, we’ve still got a lot of work ahead to ensure we’re ready for the next legislative session, plus the federal and local advocacy that next stops. Join our efforts in three easy steps:

• Complete our confidential advocacy survey to help us finalize our priorities
• Sign up to become an Advocacy Ambassador so you can build a meaningful relationship with one of your lawmakers
• Invest in our industry's advocacy efforts at whatever level makes sense for you (remember, you can give with corporate or personal funds!)

 

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FAQ
Who can attend Texas Tour town halls? Any member of the food and beverage or hospitality industries is encouraged to attend our town halls free of charge. This includes restaurant, bar, nightclub, hotel, movie theater, entertainment venue, winery, distillery, brewery, and food truck operators; caterers; TRA allied members; educators; and employees of these businesses.
 
Is there a cost to attend Texas Tour town halls? No, although contributions to our advocacy efforts are encouraged and appreciated. Advocacy contributions are an investment in the future of our industry. They not only allow us to host these events, but also, they fund our advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. Learn more and support our work on behalf of the entire food and beverage industry at www.txrestaurant.org/givenow.
 
Can media attend Texas Tour town halls? Yes, credentialed members of the media are invited to attend by first emailing [email protected] to register.