By Homer H.J.R. No. 110
A JOINT RESOLUTION
1-1 proposing a constitutional amendment to enhance agricultural
1-2 production of grapes and promote tourism in Texas by granting the
1-3 right to sell and taste wine in a winery.
1-4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-5 SECTION 1. Section 20, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, is
1-6 amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:
1-7 (d) The holder of a winery permit may sell and serve
1-8 Texas-made wine, or dispense free Texas-made wine, for consumption
1-9 on the winery premises, regardless of whether the winery is located
1-10 in an area in which a local restriction or prohibition on the
1-11 possession or sale of intoxicating liquors applies.
1-12 SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
1-13 submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 6, 2001.
1-14 The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
1-15 proposition: "The constitutional amendment to enhance agricultural
1-16 production of grapes and promote tourism by granting the right to
1-17 sell and serve Texas wine on a winery premises."