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COVID-19 Resources & Guidance

TX Restaurant Relief Fund

Texas restaurants & their employees need relief. We're here to give it.

Access to PPP Loans

Use TRA partner TransPecos Banks to access First and Second Draw PPP Loans.

Coronavirus Guidance Resources

The latest resources for restaurants navigating operations during a pandemic.

2021 TRA Marketplace: San Antonio

Join us this summer for a revival of the restaurant industry at the best trade show in the south.

Find Your Local Chapter

Our 23 chapters in Texas connect you to local issues and restaurateurs.

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About TRA

Invest in your business and this industry by joining TRA. Through our restaurant membership we help our members build customer loyalty, rewarding careers and financial success. Whether you are an industry veteran, or new business owner, TRA has the resources you need to succeed.

As a busy restaurant operator, think of TRA's restaurant membership as your trusted advisor and resource when navigating your business. We can provide legal resources, training and certification for you and your staff, advocacy representation, operations support, and community engagement as part of your membership. There is strength in numbers – joining the TRA pledges your support to the foodservice and restaurant industry.

It is the mission of the Texas Restaurant Association to serve as the advocate in Texas and indispensable resource for the hospitality and foodservice industry.

Recent News

Updated Guidance from Texas Restaurant Association Maintains Face Coverings, Sanitizing, and Health Screenings

Today, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) released an updated Texas Restaurant Promise to guide restaurants as they prepare to continue providing a safe and welcoming dining experience when Texas’ COVID-19 protocols are lifted on March 10, 2021.

What to do during a Boil Water notice - Q & A

What exactly does a boil water notice mean for the foodservice industry? We’ve collected these guidelines from the City of San Angelo (who went through their own boil water notice in September 2018) to help walk you through the process, including the “recovery phase.”

Is now the right time to ditch your old point of sale for something new?

Coronavirus Guidance Resources

Each day, the restaurant industry’s 15+ million employees serve customers across the country. They are trained and skilled in great service and safe food preparation. The more than 1 million restaurants in the U.S. are open and ready to welcome customers.