Bill: HB 2790, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Positive |
Author(s)
Craig Goldman
Sponsor(s)
Nathan Johnson
Bill Caption
Relating to prima facie evidence of the intent to sell certain
alcoholic beverages.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2790 would repeal the section of the Alcoholic Beverage Code that considers it prima facie evidence (meaning evidence sufficient to raise a presumption of) of intent to sell if someone possesses one quart of liquor or more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles of beer in a dry area.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action supports HB 2790 for promoting the principles of individual liberty and limited government. This is a common sense bill that would repeal an outdated law which unfairly creates a presumption of intent to sell.
