Montgomery County Chapter - Texas Restaurant Association

🚗 Our CEO and Chief Public Affairs Officer are headed our way!!
Join the Texas Restaurant Association - Montgomery County Chapter for an engaging afternoon with Emily Williams Knight (President and CEO of TRA and TRF) and Kelsey Erickson Streufert (Chief Public Affairs Officer) as they bring the Texas Tour to Montgomery County! This free, in-person gathering is open to all restaurant, bar, and food & beverage industry professionals.

During this stop, you’ll:
• Learn about recent advocacy wins and what they mean for your business
• Connect directly with lawmakers and local health department officials
• Share your feedback to help shape the Texas Restaurant Association’s legislative and regulatory agenda

Attendance is free!

We’re excited to hit the road and connect with operators across the state as we work together to ensure Texas remains the best place to operate a food or beverage business.
📍Good Charlie’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Kitchen | Conroe, TX
📅 March 31, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM
🔗: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/emily-and-kelseys-texas-tour-montgomery-co

We’re proud to recognize and thank our Montgomery County Board Members who serve on the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) State Board of Directors.
Your leadership and commitment to advancing our industry at the state level do not go unnoticed. The time, insight, and dedication you bring to the table help strengthen and support the restaurant community across Texas.
Your service is truly invaluable, and we are grateful for the impact you make on behalf of us all.

With much of Texas homebound during the winter storm, it’s more important than ever that we band together and support local restaurants affected by the freeze, many of which have lost out on critical business.

Your purchase of a gift card to local restaurants helps support them while their doors are closed or their businesses are impacted during this storm.

Visit https://www.giftcardmarket.com/?ref=tra&utm_source=tra to purchase a gift card to your favorite eateries and give back to restaurants that have been feeding your community for years. ❤️

Winter Weather is Heading to Texas
Forecasts are predicting a winter storm may bring freezing rain, sleet, and snow to a large swath of Texas beginning this Friday. Below is the current map from the National Weather Service, depicting the current Winter Storm Watch and Extreme Cold Watches.

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Use TRA's Disaster Prep Resources to Make Sure You're Ready
Now is the time to make sure you have a strong plan in place to protect your family, your team, and your business. TRA members have access to a comprehensive list of resources to help you before, during, and after a storm through our Members-Only Resource Center. Here are a few that are particularly relevant to this potential storm:

Before the Storm
TRA’s Disaster Preparedness Webinar: Watch for practical tips from an operator who has been through it all, plus expert advice from our insurance expert and our partner Texas Mutual.
National Restaurant Association's Storm-Ready Checklist
BeforeDuringAfter: Developed by our partner Texas Mutual, this website has local resources and tips to help small businesses before, during, and after a disaster.
Texas Department of Emergency Management: The state’s central point for updates about individual disasters and general resources to plan and respond to a disaster.
Winter Weather & Freezing Temperatures Guide from TRA Preferred Partner Higginbotham
During & After the Storm
TRA’s Food Safety & Power Outages Guide
Texas Highway Conditions Map: Real-time information about road conditions from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Texas Power Outages Viewer: Real-time power outage map from the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
We Are Here for You
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as they are needed. In the meantime, if you need a local resource, have any questions, or need other assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected], or by contacting your local chapter.

Please take care of yourselves and each other.

Best,
The TRA Team

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