By: Madla S.J.R. No. 34
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1-1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
1-2 proposing a constitutional amendment to enhance agricultural
1-3 production of grapes and promote tourism in Texas by granting the
1-4 right to sell and taste wine in a winery.
1-5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-6 SECTION 1. Section 20, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, is
1-7 amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:
1-8 (d) The holder of a winery permit may sell and serve
1-9 Texas-made wine, or dispense free Texas-made wine, for consumption
1-10 on the winery premises, regardless of whether the winery is located
1-11 in an area in which a local restriction or prohibition on the
1-12 possession or sale of intoxicating liquors applies.
1-13 SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
1-14 submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 6, 2001.
1-15 The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
1-16 proposition: "The constitutional amendment to enhance agricultural
1-17 production of grapes and promote tourism by granting the right to
1-18 sell and serve Texas wine on a winery premises."