Laredo Chapter - Texas Restaurant Association

09/18/2025

Laredo Chapter, immigration isn’t just a national issue—it directly impacts our restaurants, workforce, and food supply here at home. That’s why the Texas Restaurant Association has joined partners across the country in calling for work permits that support our industry and keep food affordable.

We need your voice too. Please take a moment to sign the open letter and show that Laredo hospitality leaders stand united on this critical issue.

Mass deportations from the Trump administration are set to decimate the food system, which is powered each step of the way by migrants

09/14/2025

Immigration laws are shifting quickly, and the effects are already being felt in workplaces across Texas. The Laredo Chapter invites you to a members-only webinar with TRA Law Center partner and immigration attorney Jacob Monty on Friday, September 19 at 10:00 AM.

This session will cover new detention policies, traffic-stop enforcement, and the “Big Beautiful Bill” taking effect October 1. Jacob will also discuss scams targeting immigrant communities and share the steps employers should take now to protect their businesses and teams.

🔒 TRA Members Only
👉 Register today to secure your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GMa5hf0SQGqAiUr6IJecrA #/registration

08/19/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫!
📅 September 9 | 🕑 2:00 PM

Want to manage your restaurant’s expenses more efficiently? Join us for an exclusive webinar with Tab Commerce (https://www.tabcommerce.com/), the Official Corporate Card of the Texas Restaurant Association —already trusted by hundreds of TRA members statewide.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Control spending before it happens
• Automate receipt capture to save back-office time
• Gain real-time visibility across teams and locations
• Eliminate reimbursements and petty cash
• Earn more cash back on everyday expenses

Panelists:
• Ben Knorr, VP of Strategic Initiatives, TRA
• Ty Wilson, Co-founder & CEO, Tab Commerce
• James Tice, Head of Growth, Tab Commerce

➡️ Register today and see how smarter spending can strengthen your business: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ACi0H3mXQ169gpybXSCExA #/registration

07/22/2025

💳 Restaurant Owners: Are Your Corporate Cards Costing You?

Corporate cards may be convenient—but they often come with hidden headaches: missing receipts, limited visibility, manual tracking, and even risk of fraud.

Join us for an exclusive webinar with Tab Commerce to learn how modern corporate cards can help you take control of spending, reduce back-office stress, and boost your bottom line. (https://www.tabcommerce.com/)

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your operations and protect your margins!

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s_cADgKxSS6iMV3VDUYxow

07/19/2025

🚨 New Federal Tax Changes Could Impact Your Payroll 🚨

President Trump’s recently signed tax bill includes major updates for the restaurant industry, with no federal income tax on tips (up to $25,000) and overtime (up to $12,500) starting retroactively from January 1, 2025—but only through 2028.

Key takeaways for restaurant owners:
✅ Tip income must be voluntary and reported to qualify
✅ Overtime tax relief only applies to the “extra” half (time-and-a-half)
✅ Eligibility may be limited to front-of-house workers
✅ Employers must wait for federal guidance (due by October) on several gray areas

While the tax breaks apply directly to employees, this could help attract and retain talent in a tight labor market.

📖 Full article here:

Questions remain about how elements of the massive tax-and-spending bill signed by the President last week will play out. But here are some