BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2698 87R9123 MCK-D By: Kuempel (Zaffirini) Business & Commerce 5/7/2021 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Current law limits the manner in which alcoholic beverage retailers are permitted to decorate the windows or doorways of their establishments, an unnecessary restriction on their ability to conduct business. H.B. 2698 would repeal prohibitions against obstructing the view of the interior of a package store or wine-only package store. H.B. 2698 amends current law relating to covers or barriers on the windows and doors of and other obstructions of the view of certain alcoholic beverage retailers. 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. Repealer: Section 104.02 (Blinds and Barriers), Alcoholic Beverage Code. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2021.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 2698
87R9123 MCK-D By: Kuempel (Zaffirini)
Business & Commerce
5/7/2021
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 2698
87R9123 MCK-D
By: Kuempel (Zaffirini)
Business & Commerce
5/7/2021
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Current law limits the manner in which alcoholic beverage retailers are permitted to decorate the windows or doorways of their establishments, an unnecessary restriction on their ability to conduct business. H.B. 2698 would repeal prohibitions against obstructing the view of the interior of a package store or wine-only package store.
H.B. 2698 amends current law relating to covers or barriers on the windows and doors of and other obstructions of the view of certain alcoholic beverage retailers.
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. Repealer: Section 104.02 (Blinds and Barriers), Alcoholic Beverage Code.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2021.