Find Your Local Chapter
Our 23 chapters in Texas connect you to local issues and restaurateurs.
COVID-19 Resources & Guidance
TX Restaurant Relief Fund
Texas restaurants & their employees need relief. We're here to give it.
Access to PPP Loans
Use TRA partner TransPecos Banks to access First and Second Draw PPP Loans.
Comfort Food Care Packages
Participating restaurants offer CFCPs for patrons to purchase on behalf of those in need.
The Texas Restaurant Promise
To ensure everyone’s safety as we welcome you back into our dining rooms, we ask that we make some promises to each other.
Find Your Local Chapter
Our 23 chapters in Texas connect you to local issues and restaurateurs.
About TRA
Invest in your business and this industry by joining TRA. Through our restaurant membership we help our members build customer loyalty, rewarding careers and financial success. Whether you are an industry veteran, or new business owner, TRA has the resources you need to succeed.
As a busy restaurant operator, think of TRA's restaurant membership as your trusted advisor and resource when navigating your business. We can provide legal resources, training and certification for you and your staff, advocacy representation, operations support, and community engagement as part of your membership. There is strength in numbers – joining the TRA pledges your support to the foodservice and restaurant industry.
Coronavirus Guidance Resources
Each day, the restaurant industry’s 15+ million employees serve customers across the country. They are trained and skilled in great service and safe food preparation. The more than 1 million restaurants in the U.S. are open and ready to welcome customers.
Texas Restaurant Association Partners with TransPecos Banks to Provide Easier Access to PPP Loans
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 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
DoorDash to Provide $500,000 Contribution to Texas Restaurant Relief Fund
DoorDash’s latest Main Street Strong effort will support restaurants as they continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Bill Filed to Make Alcohol To Go Permanent in Texas
Texas Restaurant Association Applauds Sen. Hancock, Rep. Geren, and Allied Stakeholders for the Filing of SB 298 / HB 1024 To Codify Alcohol To-Go
2020
GARA- Mingle with a Purpose with Emily Knight
Our special guest will be Dr. Emily Knight who will bring her very informative Knight Talk to the GARA Community. Emily will address the current state of affairs in the restaurant community, the upcoming and very important Legislative Sessions and what to look for in the elections as it relates to how it all will impact restaurants.
2020
Dine Out for Charity
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Featured Resources
Online Buyer's Guide
If you are in the market for new equipment, food product, supplies, services and more, visit the TRA Online Buyer's Guide.
Employee Benefits
Exclusive health care pricing and solutions for members through United Healthcare.
Required Employee Training & Certification
Discounts on alcohol seller/server, food handler, and food manager training with promo code TXMEMBER
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