BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 896 85R2814 JAM-D By: Seliger Business & Commerce 3/24/2017 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT S.B. 896 amends the definition of "alcoholic beverage" under the Alcoholic Beverage Code, to include powdered alcohol in order for it to be regulated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. As proposed, S.B. 896 amends current law relating to the status of powdered alcohol as an alcoholic beverage for purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 1.04(1), Alcoholic Beverage Code, to redefine "alcoholic beverage" to include powdered alcohol. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017. BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 896 85R2814 JAM-D By: Seliger Business & Commerce 3/24/2017 As Filed Senate Research Center S.B. 896 85R2814 JAM-D By: Seliger Business & Commerce 3/24/2017 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT S.B. 896 amends the definition of "alcoholic beverage" under the Alcoholic Beverage Code, to include powdered alcohol in order for it to be regulated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. As proposed, S.B. 896 amends current law relating to the status of powdered alcohol as an alcoholic beverage for purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 1.04(1), Alcoholic Beverage Code, to redefine "alcoholic beverage" to include powdered alcohol. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017.