SRC-LBB C.S.H.B. 1264 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterC.S.H.B. 1264 78R14812 MCK-DBy: Cook, Robby (Ogden) Business & Commerce 5/6/2003 Committee Report (Substituted) 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. C.S.H.B. 1264 deletes language relating to locations of wineries. 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 delete language referencing the location of a winery. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2003.