Bill

HB 1755

87(R) - 2021
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business and Commerce
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business and Commerce

Contact the Author

Will Metcalf

Phone:

512-463-0726

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.314

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Will Metcalf

Sponsor(s)

Kelly Hancock

Bill Caption

Relating to the removal of an alcoholic beverage by an ultimate consumer from the premises of a mixed beverage permit holder.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, a person may order a bottle of wine at a restaurant and have an unfinished bottle recorked to take with them when they leave. HB 1755 would allow a consumer who ordered wine with food to remove from the wine container from the premises regardless of whether or not the container is open. This would effectively allow a person to who has purchased a bottle of wine with food but left the bottle unopened to take the bottle with them when they leave. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 1755 because it espouses the individual liberty and limited government principles by allowing consumers to take wine they have paid for off a premises and enjoy it at their own leisure. 

Contact the Author

Will Metcalf

Phone:

512-463-0726

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.314

Email: