LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 28, 2009

TO:	Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1084 by Truitt (Relating to shipment of wine to ultimate consumers.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to prevent holders of winery permits from delivering more than nine gallons of wine within any 30-day period or more than 36 gallons of wine within any 12-month period to the same consumer in this state.  The bill would also amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to prevent holders of out-of-state winery permits from delivering more than nine gallons of wine within any 30-day period or more than 36 gallons of wine within any 12-month period to the same consumer in this state.  The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.  The Texas Alcoholic and Beverage Commission anticipates no fiscal impact from the bill.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, GG, ESi