SRC-LBB H.B. 1264 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1264
By: Cook, Robby (Ogden)
Business & Commerce
4/24/2003
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DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Texas wineries are prohibited from selling wine for consumption
on or off premises and dispensing free wine for consumption on or off
premises unless the winery is located in specific areas.  H.B. 1264 adds
new locations to the list of those allowed to sell wine for consumption on
or off premises and dispense free wine for consumption on or off premises. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 16.01(d), Alcoholic Beverage Code, to add to
the list of locations in which the holder of a winery permit is authorized
to sell wine to ultimate consumers for consumption on or off winery
premises and dispense free wine for consumption on or off the winery
premises. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.