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Mar 13
2019
*/ Over the weekend, 12 high school culinary arts and 12 restaurant management team finalists gathered in San Antonio at St. Philip’s College for the final competition of the Texas ProStart Invitational. The Texas teams who came out on top were...
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Mar 8
2019
Texas cities have begun to pass (or trying to pass) local ordinances regulating all kinds of private employment practices, such as hiring, scheduling and benefits that are usually handled at the state and federal levels, or left to the employer. ...
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Feb 20
2019
Many people enjoy beer with barbeque, a Bordeaux with their steak or margaritas with fajitas. However, when ordering restaurant delivery - alcohol has been missing from that experience. Currently, Texas law permits beer and wine to be carried off...
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Feb 6
2019
In 2006, the Texas Legislature established the 4th Monday in August as a state-wide, uniform start date for public schools. However, in 2015, H.B. 1842 became law, which allowed school districts to exempt themselves from 67 state requirements, one...
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Jan 23
2019
Most everyone has heard of TRA’s Political Action Committee which combines member contributions to help impact various elections, supporting candidates who merit the support of our industry. But did you know that TRA also has a ‘war chest’ called...
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Jan 9
2019
The 86th Texas Legislature has convened and here at TRA we are rolling up our sleeves and taking to the capitol hallways. Our issues this session are wide and varied - from TABC licensing and alcohol delivery, to school start dates, employment law,...
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Dec 12
2018
TRA (and Texas restaurants) had some big wins lately at both the state and national levels with Paid Sick Leave and the 80/20 Rule. The Paid Sick Leave ordinance was the first of its kind in Texas. After passing earlier this year, a number of...
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Nov 30
2018
Just in time for the holidays, we bring you the November issue of Restaurantville! Settle in and read about California making waves with a new law that affects kids' meals in restaurants, along with Dallas' innovative kids teaching kids program. Did...
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Nov 30
2018
This holiday season treat the food lover in your life to something extra special - directly from Texas restaurants! Take a look at our handy gift guide that showcases just a sampling of the creative stocking stuffers and foodie gifts available from...
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Nov 15
2018
The Texas Restaurant Association is pleased to announce our newest Preferred Partner, Bright Kitchen Power, an energy aggregation group purchasing program designed exclusively for Members of the Texas Restaurant Association. Our Members no longer...
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Nov 7
2018
TRA and the TRA Political Action Committee have been very involved in the Texas elections and closely monitoring the federal elections. The makeup of the new Texas House of Representatives, Texas Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives and...
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Oct 24
2018
Holiday season is around the corner and restaurants do a lot of catering and special events, often creating a lot of leftovers – both on the table and in the pantry. Did you know that changes to the Tax Code in 2016 now allow for greater food...