EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The cost of going out to eat continues to climb, but restaurant owners across Texas could soon get some relief thanks to a series of new state laws.
The measures took effect Sept. 1. They were passed during the 89th Texas legislative session and are designed to cut red tape for the food service industry. Among the changes is Senate Bill 1008, which caps local permit fees and prevents cities and counties from adding extra requirements on top of what the state already asks for.
At The Junction Brunch House in Central El Paso, owners say steady business hasn’t shielded them from the pressure of higher food prices…