Texas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Chamber and CVB invites members of the hospitality and tourism industry to attend an important Hospitality Industry Legislative Update & Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Compliance Seminar, designed to provide critical updates impacting local lodging operators and tourism partners.
The seminar will take place at TownePlace Suites by Marriott on March 4th, located at 502 W. Trenton Rd. in Edinburg, Texas, and will feature industry insights, legislative updates, and compliance guidance for hospitality professionals across the region.
The featured speaker for the event will be Justin R. Bragiel, General Counsel for the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA). Bragiel will provide updates on current legislative developments affecting the hospitality industry, including key changes related to Hotel Occupancy Tax requirements and expectations for upcoming legislative sessions.
| Seminar Topics Include: |
| Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Update |
| Legislative Update – 89th Texas Legislature |
| What to Expect for the 90th Legislative Session |
| Who Should Attend: |
| Hotel Owners and Managers |
| Bed & Breakfast Operators |
| Tourism Partners |
| City Officials |
| Chamber Board Members |
| Hospitality Vendors |
Important Hotel Occupancy Tax Information
All hotel operators — including motels, inns, tourist homes, lodging houses, and bed & breakfast establishments — are required to collect a 7% City Hotel Occupancy Tax from guests and remit it to the City of Edinburg. The tax does not apply when a reservation is made for 30 continuous days or more and the guest stays the entire duration. Local Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues must follow strict state guidelines and may only be used to promote tourism and attract visitors to Edinburg.
About the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
The Texas Hotel & Lodging Association represents every sector of Texas’ lodging and tourism industry, including large full-service hotels, small bed & breakfasts, convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, and hospitality vendors. With more than 5,000 members statewide, THLA is the largest state hotel association in the nation and advocates for legislation, regulations, and policies that support a strong and growing Texas tourism economy.
For more information, visit www.texaslodging.com or contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974.
