Overview:Abusive commercial vehicle lawsuits have become an existential threat for the Texas business community. The increase in motor vehicle litigation is far outpacing every other growth indicator in our state. Texas saw a 118 percent increase in motor vehicle...

The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association has been working to preempt cities from creating a patchwork of employment regulations. These regulations can include attempt to mandate rules on scheduling, overtime, wages, and benefits including paid sick leave.  Despite...

TNLA is encouraging Texas growers, retailers, and landscapers to oppose HB 580 by State Rep. Ray Lopez which creates new mandatory warning labels on plants toxic to pets.  As filed, the bill would require the warning on plants containing cycasin (Sago Palms, Coontie...

Background:Despite the ongoing COVID pandemic and high unemployment, green industry employers have continued to be plagued by labor shortages.  The H-2B temporary visa has been a critical program to provide employees for landscaping companies where the...