BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        H.B. 1922
                                               By: Maxey (Rosson)
                                                    State Affairs
                                                         05-22-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

Currently, breweries may dispense beer for on-premises consumption. 
Similar to the wine industry, samples are often given out after a
tour of the brewery.  These tours and tasting are considered part
of the marketing of the product.  Although breweries may currently
dispense beer, they are not authorized to dispense ale and malt
liquor.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1922 authorizes the holder of a brewer's permit
to dispense ale and malt liquor for consumption on the premises.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 12.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code, to
authorize the holder of a brewer's permit to dispense ale and malt
liquor for consumption on the premises.

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.