Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 1469	House Author:  Hernandez Luna
Effective:  9-1-11	Senate Sponsor:  Gallegos

            Previous law required a person applying for a beer retailer's license or a wine and beer retailer's permit held in connection with a certain type of establishment located in a county with a population of at least 1.4 million to file a surety bond with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.  House Bill 1469 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to exempt a fraternal organization or a veterans organization from this requirement.