Texas Senate Bill SB890

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Introduced: 2/23/11
• Out of Senate Committee: 3/9/11
• Voted on by Senate: 3/24/11
• Refer: 3/1/11
• Out of House Committee: 4/13/11
• Report Pass: 3/9/11
• Voted on by House: 4/14/11
• Engrossed: 3/24/11
• Governor Action: 4/29/11
• Refer: 4/11/11
• Report Pass: 4/12/11
• Enrolled: 4/18/11
• Passed: 4/29/11

Caption

Relating to certain promotional activities for certain alcoholic beverage permit holders.

Impact

The implementation of SB890 is expected to have a notable impact on the operational flexibility of wine wholesalers and other relevant permit holders in Texas. By allowing these entities to perform tasks such as cleaning and maintaining their dispensing equipment, the bill effectively eases the prior restrictions. This could enhance the ability of wholesalers to market their products and engage directly with consumers, potentially leading to increased business opportunities within the fine wine sector.

Summary

SB890 is a legislative bill that aims to amend certain provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Code in the state of Texas. Specifically, the bill introduces a new section, 108.042, which pertains to acts of promotional or courtesy nature related to wine dispensing. The objective of the bill is to provide wholesalers and certain permit holders with the authority to engage in specific promotional activities without the previously strict restrictions outlined in Section 102.07 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. This represents a tailored approach to facilitate better promotional practices within the industry.

Contention

Despite its advantages, SB890 may face scrutiny regarding the extent to which it relaxes regulations that govern the alcoholic beverage industry. Stakeholders may voice concerns about ensuring that the relaxed rules do not lead to potential abuses or misinterpretations that could undermine compliance with broader public health and safety regulations. The balance between promoting business interests and maintaining regulatory oversight remains a central point of contention that may arise during discussions surrounding the bill.