Texas House Bill HB109

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

• Filed: 11/14/16

Caption

Relating to the permit required to transport alcoholic beverages between certain permitted premises; authorizing a fee.

Impact

The introduction of the cartage permit aims to streamline the process for package store owners, allowing them to transfer alcoholic beverages more easily within their operational jurisdictions. This is expected to reduce the logistical complexities that can arise when managing multiple locations, enhancing overall efficiency for businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector. The annual fee for obtaining a cartage permit is set at $30, putting it within a reasonable financial reach for permit holders.

Summary

House Bill 109 pertains to the regulations surrounding the transportation of alcoholic beverages between certain permitted premises in Texas. The bill amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code by establishing a new category of permit called the cartage permit, which is designed for package store permittees. This new permit would allow for the legal transfer of alcoholic beverages by licensed owners between their own permitted premises during specified hours, simplifying their logistics while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Contention

While this bill generally has favorable implications for package store owners, it does introduce stricter conditions under which these permit holders must operate. For example, the bill clearly outlines that vehicles used for transporting liquor must be described and marked, establishing an added layer of regulation. Additionally, it prohibits the transportation of liquor for hire, which could limit certain business models and generate concerns among those in the logistics and transportation sectors of the alcohol industry.