79R5480 MCK-D

By:  Estes, Madla                                                 S.B. No. 1596



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to activities of a winery.                                           
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 16.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is 
amended by adding Subsection (f) to read as follows:
	(f)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the 
holder of a winery permit may hold a wine and beer retailer's or 
mixed beverage permit or a retail dealer's on-premise license if:
		(1)  the winery is in an area that is wet for the types 
of beverages provided under the relevant permit or license; and
		(2)  beverages other than wine are provided only during 
the service of food to the customer.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.