BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 896
85R2814 JAM-D	By: Seliger
	Business & Commerce
	3/24/2017
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

S.B. 896 amends the definition of "alcoholic beverage" under the Alcoholic Beverage Code, to include powdered alcohol in order for it to be regulated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

As proposed, S.B. 896 amends current law relating to the status of powdered alcohol as an alcoholic beverage for purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code.

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 1.04(1), Alcoholic Beverage Code, to redefine "alcoholic beverage" to include powdered alcohol.

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SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017.