News
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Jan 18
2021
Latest Update: January 18, 2021 The Texas Restaurant Association is committed to providing our members with resources and opportunities to help manage elements within our control. We are your voice and stand together with you in these...
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Jan 11
2021
AUSTIN, TX (January 11, 2021) – Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) has partnered with TransPecos Banks, a Texas state savings bank headquartered in San Antonio, to be the exclusive source for restaurant owners to obtain First and Second draw...
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Jan 11
2021
DoorDash’s latest Main Street Strong effort will support restaurants as they continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. DoorDash today announced details of its expanded grant program to help Texas restaurants through a direct contribution to the...
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Jan 7
2021
AUSTIN – Today, Senator Kelly Hancock and Representative Charlie Geren filed SB 298 / HB 1094 to make permanent Governor Abbott’s emergency waiver allowing restaurants to safely sell alcohol with pickup and delivery food orders. The Texas Restaurant...
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Jan 7
2021
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has leaned in to support the recovery of the $70B Texas restaurant industry. Restaurants in Texas have been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 10,000 restaurants closed permanently and...
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Jan 5
2021
As you think about the tax year ending, some of the important considerations on your mind might be: Tax returns and W-2 preparation Applicable ACA reporting Missing tax identification numbers Missing employee information Fringe benefits Shorter...
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Jan 4
2021
Houston, TX — December 30, 2020 — The Greater Houston Chapter (GHRA) of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), has announced a new Board of Directors and President, Cameron James. James, who is also the Director of Operations for LaTrelle’s...
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Dec 21
2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Today, Congress unveiled a $900 billion bill to provide short-term economic relief to families and businesses that have been devastated by COVID-19. The plan includes several items that will help restaurants...
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Dec 17
2020
More than 10,000 Texas restaurants have already closed and with business conditions deteriorating 30% percent of Texas operators say it is unlikely their restaurant will still be in business six months from now, if there are no additional relief...
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Dec 10
2020
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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Dec 3
2020
(San Antonio, Texas) – Building on already enhanced safeguards, Boudro’s Texas Bistro announces today it has incorporated the use of IVP Mobile Indoor Air Filters. The IVP Air heated filtration system is an affordable, mobile, plug-and-purify...
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Dec 2
2020
Thinking about switching payroll providers? A quarter of small business owners are shopping for a payroll provider near the end of the year. Some are fed up with the bad service they’ve received. Others are frustrated by payroll platforms not...