Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5397 — Relating to authorizing out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit holders to conduct sampling or tasting events at certain locations.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to authorizing out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit holders to conduct sampling or tasting events at certain locations.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 54.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Section 54.13, Alcoholic Beverage Code.

  • Section 54.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code

    Delivery → (a) : (1) ; (2) dispense free wine for consumption at an event under Section 54.13; and (3) collect an event or entrance fee (b) A delivery of wine into this state by the holder of an out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit made

    amended

  • Section 54.13, Alcoholic Beverage Code

    Sec. 54.13. SAMPLING AT TEMPORARY LOCATION. (a) The holder of an out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit may conduct wine samplings or tastings at a civic or wine festival, farmers' market, celebration, or similar event. (b) The wine provided as a sample or at a tasting under Subsection (a) must be produced or bottled by the holder of the out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit. (c) Sample portions provided at a sampling or tasting event under Subsection (a) may not exceed one ounce. (d) A person who receives a sample may not remove the sample from the premises of the event under Subsection (a). (e) Wine may legally be transported by the holder of the out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit or the permit holder's agent or employee to the premises of the event for the purpose of providing a sample or a tasting under this section. (f) The cost of the wine provided for a sampling or tasting under this section is the responsibility of the holder of the out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit providing the sampling or tasting. (g) The commission may adopt rules to implement this section.

    added

Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  3. Committee substitute considered in committee

  4. Considered in public hearing

  5. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  6. Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures

  7. Read first time

  8. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5397 do?
Relating to authorizing out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit holders to conduct sampling or tasting events at certain locations.
Who sponsors HB 5397?
HB 5397 is sponsored by Richard Hayes.
What is the current status of HB 5397?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5397?
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