Bill > HB679

This bill modifies Texas alcohol sales laws to allow local jurisdictions to hold elections regarding Sunday liquor sales for off-premise consumption. Currently, Texas law prohibits liquor sales on Sundays, but the proposed legislation would create a mechanism for individual areas to decide whether to permit such sales through a local option election. If an area approves Sunday liquor sales via election, package store permit holders could sell liquor on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., wholesalers could sell to retailers at any time on Sunday, and local distributors could sell to retailers between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. The election ballot would specifically ask voters whether they support "The sale on Sunday of liquor for off-premise consumption" in their area. This means residents of a particular jurisdiction would have the ability to vote directly on whether local businesses can sell take-home liquor on Sundays, providing more local control over alcohol sales regulations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving communities time to prepare for potential local elections.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB679