News Archive

Oct 19
2021

Texas Restaurant Association leads 10-member coalition in successful bid to create $180 million hospitality and tourism grant program

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....

Oct 1
2021

Texas Conference for Women & Texas Restaurant Association announce $200,000 in grants to support women-owned businesses

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...

Sep 30
2021

New Data Confirms that Texas Restaurants Are Still In a Precarious Position, with Recovery Reversing for Many

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...

Sep 30
2021

Texas Restaurant Association Adds Leading Voices to 2022 Board of Directors

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...

Sep 7
2021

Permitless Carry

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%...

Sep 2
2021

What Every Texas Restaurateur Needs to Know About the New Sexual Harassment Law

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...

Aug 31
2021

After the Hurricane with Higginbotham

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...

Aug 24
2021

With the Delta Variant Jeopardizing Restaurants’ Recovery, the Texas Restaurant Association Urges Congress to Finish its Mission and Replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association, and 50 other state restaurant association partners sent a letter to Congressional leadership sharing new and alarming consumer confidence survey findings. If...

Jul 29
2021

Coronavirus Guidance Resources

Latest Update: July 29, 2021 The Texas Restaurant Association is committed to providing our members with resources and opportunities to manage the COVID-19 pandemic as best we can. We are your voice and stand together with you in these challenging...

Jul 6
2021

TRA's Renowned TRA Marketplace Foodservice Expo Event Returns to San Antonio

AUSTIN, TX (July 6, 2021) – This weekend, the Texas Restaurant Association will host TRA Marketplace, the largest in person restaurant trade show and education conference happening this year. The event pivoted to a virtual experience in 2020 but is...

Jul 1
2021

Texas Associations Launch the “Welcome Back, Y’all” Campaign, Calling Upon Texans and Tourists Alike to Unite Behind the Hospitality Industry’s Revival Ahead of the July 4th Holiday.

AUSTIN, TX (July 1, 2021) – Today, the Texas Restaurant Association, the Texas Travel Alliance, and the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association launched a public awareness campaign entitled “Welcome Back, Y’all,” asking Texans and tourists alike to...

Jun 30
2021

Texas Restaurant Association to Induct Three Restaurateurs into TRA’s Hall of Honor

AUSTIN, TX (June 30, 2021) – Restaurateurs Charlie Geren, owner of Railhead Smokehouse in Fort Worth, Mark Davis Bailey, owner of the Original Pancake House DFW in Dallas, and Creed Ford III (posthumously) of Ford Restaurant Group in Austin will be...