TX HB2441

Expands carrier permit authority to include transportation of malt beverages (in addition to liquor) into, out of, and within Texas, including across dry areas between wet areas

Allows holders of brewer's licenses and brewpub licenses to sell and ship malt beverages directly to consumers, including those in dry areas, with delivery limited to 288 fluid ounces per consumer per calendar day and requiring use of licensed carriers

Creates a new "out-of-state brewery direct shipper's license" permitting out-of-state breweries to sell and deliver malt beverages directly to Texas consumers, with requirements including holding a Texas sales tax permit, submitting to Texas jurisdiction, and maintaining sales records for at least five years

Establishes criminal penalties for shipping alcohol from outside Texas to consumers without proper licensure: Class B misdemeanor (first offense), Class A misdemeanor (second offense), and state jail felony (third offense)

Requires packages containing shipped malt beverages to be clearly labeled as containing alcohol, deliverable only to persons 21 or older who must present valid ID and sign a receipt acknowledging delivery