S.B. No. 1226
AN ACT
relating to the authorized activities of a holder of a brewpub
license.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 74.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code, as
effective September 1, 2021, is amended by amending Subsection (a)
and adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a) A holder of a brewpub license for a brewpub located in a
wet area, as that term is described by Section 251.71, may:
(1) brew, bottle, can, package, and label malt
beverages;
(2) sell or offer without charge, on the premises of
the brewpub, to ultimate consumers for consumption on or off those
premises, malt beverages produced by the holder, in or from a lawful
container, to the extent the sales or offers are allowed under the
holder's other permits or licenses; [and]
(3) sell food on the premises of the holder's
breweries; and
(4) conduct samplings of malt beverages, including
tastings, at a retailer's premises.
(a-1) An agent or employee of the holder of a brewpub
license may open, touch, or pour malt beverages, make a
presentation, or answer questions at a sampling event.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1226 passed the Senate on
April 19, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1226 passed the House on
May 11, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 141, Nays 2, two present
not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor