Honorable John Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2098 by Geren (Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell ale and malt liquor to certain wholesalers.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow the holder of a wholesaler's or local class B wholesaler's permit to purchase ale and malt liquor from holders of brewpub licenses. It is assumed that any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no fiscal implication to municipalities is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission