Texas House Bill HB3863

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Caption

Relating to the storage of certain alcoholic beverages by certain permit holders.

Impact

The passage of HB 3863 represents a significant change in how alcoholic beverages can be stored by businesses across Texas. By permitting winery and brewery permit holders to store their products outside their home counties, the bill aims to facilitate greater flexibility for those businesses. This could potentially enhance distribution capabilities and streamline operations, allowing for easier access to storage solutions that might not be available within their own counties.

Summary

House Bill 3863 focuses on the regulations surrounding the storage of certain alcoholic beverages by permit holders in Texas. The bill amends Section 45.03(c) of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. Previously, storage permits could not be issued for locations outside the county where the permit holder’s business is based. However, this bill allows holders of winery and brewer's permits to obtain storage permits for locations both inside and outside their county.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HB 3863 involves the implications of allowing storage permits to cover locations outside the original county. Opponents may argue that this could lead to challenges in oversight and regulation of alcoholic beverages, particularly concerning local law enforcement and zoning regulations. They might also raise concerns about the responsible distribution and storage of alcohol in broader areas, fearing that it could complicate local governance efforts.