Source Notes and Official Resources

Official references supporting the book’s historical, tax, licensing, business, and intellectual-property guidance.

A note on use

These sources are starting points, not substitutes for advice tailored to a particular artist, band, venue, agreement, or tax situation. Laws, agency guidance, licensing practices, and web addresses can change. This list was reviewed July 13, 2026; verify the current rule before acting.

Texas dance halls and cultural history

Texas Historical Commission, German Historical Sites in the Hill Country Region: thc.texas.gov/blog/german-historical-sites-hill-country-region

Texas Historical Commission, Fall 2015 Medallion (dance-hall preservation and German/Czech community history): thc.texas.gov/public/upload/publications/2015-Fall-Medallion.pdf

Texas Dance Hall Preservation, historical resources and hall directory: texasdancehall.org

Federal income tax and worker classification

Internal Revenue Service, Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?: irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee

Internal Revenue Service, Form 1099-NEC and Independent Contractors: irs.gov/faqs/small-business-self-employed-other-business/form-1099-nec-and-independent-contractors

Internal Revenue Service, Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business: irs.gov/publications/p334

Texas sales and use tax

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Sales Tax Permit Requirements: comptroller.texas.gov/help/sales-tax-registration/requirements.php

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Sales and Use Tax: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/

Alcohol service and civil liability

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 2, Civil Liabilities for Serving Beverages: statutes.capitol.texas.gov/GetStatute.aspx?Code=AL&Value=2

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission: tabc.texas.gov

Music licensing and performing rights

Texas Music Office, Music Licensing for Businesses and Venues: gov.texas.gov/music/page/music_in_venues

ASCAP music-user licensing: ascap.com/music-users

BMI music licensing: bmi.com/licensing

SESAC business licensing: sesac.com

Global Music Rights licensing: globalmusicrights.com

U.S. Copyright Office, What Photographers Should Know About Copyright: copyright.gov/engage/photographers/

U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 30, Works Made for Hire: copyright.gov/circs/circ30.pdf

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Basics: uspto.gov/trademarks/basics

Band entities and Texas business organization

Texas Secretary of State, Business Services and entity information: sos.state.tx.us/corp/index.shtml

Texas Secretary of State, Texas Business Organizations Code information: sos.state.tx.us/corp/boc.shtml