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TX HB5397
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hayes
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AI Summary
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Authorizes holders of out-of-state winery direct shipper's permits to conduct wine samplings or tastings at civic or wine festivals, farmers' markets, celebrations, and similar events in Texas
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Permits out-of-state wineries to dispense free wine for consumption at these events and collect event or entrance fees
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Limits sample portions to a maximum of one ounce, and samples may not be removed from the event premises
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Requires that wine provided at tastings must be produced or bottled by the permit holder, who bears the cost of the wine
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Allows permit holders or their agents/employees to transport wine to event locations for sampling purposes; the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission may adopt implementing rules
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to authorizing out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit holders to conduct sampling or tasting events at certain locations.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/22/2025