86R1118 NC-D
 
  By: Krause H.B. No. 234
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other
  beverages by children.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  The heading to Chapter 250, Local Government
  Code, is amended to read as follows:
  CHAPTER 250.  MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY [OF
  MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES]
         SECTION 2.  Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended
  by adding Section 250.009 to read as follows:
         Sec. 250.009.  CERTAIN SALES OF BEVERAGES BY CHILDREN.
  Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality, county, or other
  local public health authority may not adopt or enforce an
  ordinance, order, or rule that prohibits an individual younger than
  18 years of age from temporarily selling lemonade or other
  nonalcoholic beverages from a stand on private property.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.