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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the definition of hotel under the Alcoholic Beverage |
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Code. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subdivision (8), Section 1.04, Alcoholic |
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Beverage Code, is amended to read as follows: |
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(8) "Hotel" means the premises of an establishment: |
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(A) where, in consideration of payment, |
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travelers are furnished food and lodging; |
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(B) in which are located: |
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(i) at least 10 adequately furnished |
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completely separate rooms with adequate facilities so comfortably |
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disposed that persons usually apply for and receive overnight |
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accommodations in the establishment, either in the course of usual |
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and regular travel or as a residence; or |
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(ii) at least five rooms described by |
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Subparagraph (i) if the building being used as a hotel is a historic |
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structure as defined by Section 442.001, Government Code; and |
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(C) which operates a regular dining room |
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constantly frequented by customers each day. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |