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TX HB2278

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Giovanni Capriglione

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands home production of alcoholic beverages to include liquor (distilled spirits), in addition to the currently permitted wine and malt beverages

  • Maintains the existing limit of 200 gallons per year for personal or family use by heads of household or unmarried adults, with no license or permit required

  • Adds honey to the list of approved ingredients for making homemade wine, alongside fruit juices from dandelions, grapes, raisins, and other fruits

  • Removes the prohibition against distilling, fortifying, or otherwise altering homemade beverages to increase their alcohol content

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the home production of certain alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic Beverage Regulation

Last Action

Received from the House

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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