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TX HB3529
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McQueeney
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AI Summary
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Expands temporary alcohol sales at racing facilities with seating capacity over 40,000 to include distilled spirits in addition to wine and malt beverages
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Extends authorization for temporary alcohol sales beyond professional motor racing events to include "another event held at the racing facility"
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Removes the previous restriction limiting temporary alcohol sales to four times per calendar year at a facility
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Eliminates the cap that prohibited alcohol sales at more than 50% of food and beverage concession stands open at any one time
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Maintains restrictions including: no factory-sealed container sales, maximum two drinks per customer at one time, and sales cutoff at 75% completion of feature race day or one hour before scheduled event completion on other days
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call
5/5/2025