Bill > HB1301

This bill modifies Texas alcohol regulations to allow wineries and breweries to operate on-site restaurants where they can sell and serve their own and other alcoholic beverages. Specifically, winery permit holders can now purchase malt beverages from distributors and sell them to customers at a restaurant located on their winery premises, and brewery license holders can similarly purchase and sell wine and malt beverages at an on-site restaurant. The bill requires that food must always be available when alcoholic beverages are served, and mandates that these establishments maintain detailed documentation for potential inspection by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including menus, equipment lists, operation hours, floor plans, daily sales records, and purchase invoices. The documentation requirements are strict, with failure to provide requested records considered prima facie evidence of non-compliance and potentially subject to disciplinary action. These changes expand the operational flexibility for wine and beer producers by allowing them to create restaurant experiences that complement their beverage production, while also establishing clear regulatory guidelines to ensure proper oversight. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the Alcoholic Beverage Commission is tasked with developing necessary implementation rules.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1301