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.