Texas House Bill HB2598

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Out of House Committee: 5/11/09

Caption

Relating to fees imposed by local governments on the holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits.

Impact

The impact of HB 2598 is primarily on the regulation of alcoholic beverage permits by local governments. The changes stipulated in this bill will directly affect how fees are assessed for permits that are applied for on or after the effective date. This is significant as it applies to original and renewal mixed beverage permits, creating a different framework for fee structures and potentially enabling local governments to adjust their fiscal approaches toward alcohol-related regulation.

Summary

House Bill 2598 aims to amend the fees imposed by local governments on holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits, specifically focusing on mixed beverage permits. The bill proposes changes to Section 11.38(d) of the Alcoholic Beverage Code, establishing exemptions for various permits from the fees authorized in that section. By clarifying these exemptions, the bill intends to ease the financial burden on specific categories of permit holders, particularly in the context of renewal applications for mixed beverage permits.

Contention

Notably, there may be some contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding the changes to permit fees. Local governments might raise concerns about the limitations this bill places on their ability to collect fees from different types of alcoholic beverage permits. Stakeholders including local governments, permit holders, and industry representatives may have differing views on whether these amendments will benefit or hinder local oversight and fiscal operations related to alcohol regulation.