Texas 89th Legislature
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
2 bills (22%) have bipartisan support.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (9)
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to the storage of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a passenger transportation permit.
Relating to the storage of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a passenger transportation permit.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Relating to authorized activities of a brewer's or nonresident brewer's license holder; authorizing a fee increase.
Relating to authorized activities of a brewer's or nonresident brewer's license holder; authorizing a fee increase.
Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller.
Relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller.
Relating to liquor sales on credit by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit to a wholesaler.
Relating to liquor sales on credit by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit to a wholesaler.
Relating to the powers of certain nonresident seller's permit holders who also hold a winery permit.
Relating to the powers of certain nonresident seller's permit holders who also hold a winery permit.
Relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities.
Relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on alcoholic beverage regulation passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to alcoholic beverage regulation. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of alcoholic beverage regulation policy in Texas.
- Did alcoholic beverage regulation bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Alcoholic Beverage Regulation legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most alcoholic beverage regulation bills?
- The leading authors of alcoholic beverage regulation legislation include Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R) with 1 bills, Rep. John McQueeney (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on alcoholic beverage regulation issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for alcoholic beverage regulation legislation?
- Among the 9 alcoholic beverage regulation bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to alcoholic beverage regulation in Texas law?
- Alcoholic Beverage Regulation legislation frequently overlaps with Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas, Permits, Wine & Wineries. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for alcoholic beverage regulation legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 9 alcoholic beverage regulation bills (22%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on alcoholic beverage regulation policy.
- When do Texas alcoholic beverage regulation laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some alcoholic beverage regulation bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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