By: Springer S.B. No. 1808
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the sale of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate
consumers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle A, Chapter 14, Alcoholic Beverage Code,
is amended by adding Subsection 14.05(h) to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05(h) The holder of a distiller's and rectifier's
permit may sell distilled spirits manufactured by the permit holder
to ultimate consumers who reside outside the state of Texas without
the limitation of subsection (c) if:
(1) The permit holder checks a purchaser's identification
and keep records of purchases in a manner that enables the permit
holder to verify the consumer is not a resident of Texas;
(2) the sale for off-premises consumption is in unbroken
packages containing not more than 750 milliliters of distilled
spirits in an amount not to exceed 3,500 gallons annually;
(3) the sale is to an individual who is physically present
at the permit holder's premises.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect on September 1, 2023.