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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 2296

House Author:  Smith

Effective:  9-1-15

Senate Sponsor:  Seliger


            House Bill 2296 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to replace the authority of the governing body of a municipality to petition the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the adoption of an order that prohibits the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the central business district of the municipality with the authority to prohibit such conduct by charter or ordinance.