SRC-JXG H.B. 2856 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2856 By: Yarbrough (Carona) Economic Development 5/10/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, Texas law prohibits a holder of a package store permit from selling more than five gallons of vinous liquor in a single transaction and a holder of a wine only package store permit from selling more than five gallons of ale, wine, and vinous liquor in a single transaction. Consumers who want to purchase more than five gallons of wine, ale, or vinous liquor may find it inconvenient to have to conduct more than one transaction. H.B. 2856 would repeal Sections 22.09 and 24.08, Alcoholic Beverage Code, regarding a limit on a single transaction. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2856 repeals Sections 22.09 and 24.08, Alcoholic Beverage Code, regarding a limit on a single transaction. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 22.09, Alcoholic Beverage Code (Limit on Single Transaction). Repealer: Section 24.08, Alcoholic Beverage Code (Limit on Single Transaction). SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.