Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB650 (The Deshawn Jagwan Act) mandates the use of electronic ID scanning for all off-premise alcohol sales, effectively rendering visual inspections legally insufficient. While TABC administrative penalties are paused until 2027, criminal liability (Class A Misdemeanor) for failure to scan attaches on September 1, 2025, affecting all convenience stores, grocery retailers, and package stores.
Sen. Royce West·Senate Bill·Regular Session
County/District Attorneys • Local Law Enforcement • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB650
SB650 (The Deshawn Jagwan Act) mandates the use of electronic ID scanning for all off-premise alcohol sales, effectively rendering visual inspections legally insufficient. While TABC administrative penalties are paused until 2027, criminal liability (Class A Misdemeanor) for failure to scan attaches on September 1, 2025, affecting all convenience stores, grocery retailers, and package stores.
SB650 was authored by Texas Senator Royce West during the Regular Session.
SB650 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025.
SB650 is enforced by County/District Attorneys, Local Law Enforcement and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
The regulatory priority for SB650 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB650 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB650 addresses topics including alcoholic beverage regulation, electronic information systems, alcoholic beverage commission, texas, vehicles & traffic and vehicles & traffic--driver's licenses.
Key dates for SB650: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Adopt rules to implement the electronic scanning requirements of Section 109.61(a-1). (2027-09-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB650 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Class A Misdemeanor (up to $4,000 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail) for Failure to visually inspect AND electronically scan ID for off-premise alcohol sales; or retaining scanned data without TABC authorization.; administrative penalty of License/Permit Suspension or Cancellation for Failure to electronically scan ID (Enforcement moratorium ends September 1, 2027).. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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