Welcome to the Texas Restaurant Association! To help you familiarize yourself with the association and all of the benefits of membership, please take a few minutes to review this new member resource guide.

Then make sure and register for access to the Member’s Only section of Restaurantville where you will find great resources for TRA members only.

TRA Chapters
Get involved in your local community by becoming active in the local TRA chapter. These groups meet frequently to address issues of concern and provide a great opportunity for networking. 

Shop TRA
Check out this collection of products available at discounted prices to members. From management tools to required workplace posters and resource books, if you need it to run your business, you will find it in 

Government Affairs
TRA is the voice of the Texas restaurant industry at the Texas Capitol. With a strong reputation for effectiveness, TRA works closely with elected officials and state agency personnel to ensure a positive business climate for restaurateurs and others in the foodservice industry. There are many ways to support in this important effort and TRA works hard to keep our members informed and involved.  

Southwest Foodservice Expo
The Southwest Foodservice Expo is the second largest tradeshow in the foodservice industry. Held each June, alternating between Dallas and Houston, Expo is the place for finding new products and services, networking with fellow restaurateurs and gaining insights into industry trends and cutting-edge business practices. 

Education
The TRA Education Foundation’s goal is to meet the educational needs of the foodservice industry. The Foundation focuses on providing the necessary resources to help restaurateurs confront educational and labor challenges with the latest innovations in education, technology, and training. 

Solutions
With information on human resources issues such as recruiting, job descriptions and employment policies; food safety requirements; legal solutions and guidance on food laws, TRA provides our members with solutions for issues critical to their success.

Certification
TRA offers ServSafe, the industry’s most recognized food safety training program. ServSafe training is available online, in classrooms and we also offer proctored exam sites. TRA developed FoodGuard which is the only online certification test for Food Managers approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Additionally, TRA offers online training for alcohol seller/servers.

TRA News
Stay informed. For back issues of the TRA members’ only newsletter, Food for Thought and the latest news releases from TRA, check out our news area. 

New Restaurant Checklist
TRA has complied the following checklist for new restaurant permit holders that includes resources for permits, certifications, forms and costs that come before you celebrate your grand opening. 

Online Buyer’s Guide
This is the source for restaurant owners and operators looking to purchase products and services. Search by category and find information on leading providers.

Preferred Suppliers
Taking care of business means finding the right people to take care of you. The TRA Preferred Supplier program was created to increase your profit margin with essential products and individualized customer service. Chosen for their competitive rates and dedicated support of TRA members, each company provides a no-cost analysis of services.

Human Resources
TRA provides information on a myriad of issues including recruiting and hiring, training, employment policies, employee safety, health insurance and tip reporting.

Downloadable HR Forms
Employers need a variety of forms for Human Resources Management. For your convenience, TRA has collected forms ranging from the federal W-4 and INS I-9, to employment application forms in English and Spanish. All forms are downloadable in PDF format.

Customized Employee Handbook
Want to avoid the high cost and hassles of creating an Employee Handbook from scratch? TRA has the solution – an interactive, web-based program enabling you to customize a comprehensive handbook.

Food Safety
TRA makes creating clear, complete food safety standards for your operation simple with the resources offered here. Communicate these standards to employees in their initial orientation, and then repeat the lesson at regular intervals. Ensure that employees complete all necessary food safety certification courses mandated by your state. 

IRS Tax Center
Resources for business owners provided by the Internal Revenue Service.