87(R) HB 1102 - Introduced version - Bill Text
  87R539 JAM-D
 
  By:  Dominguez H.B.  No.  1102
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the pickup and delivery of alcoholic beverages for
  off-premises consumption.
               BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
               SECTION  1.    The heading to Section 28.1001, Alcoholic
  Beverage Code, is amended to read as follows:
               Sec.  28.1001.    PICKUP AND [OFF-PREMISES] DELIVERY OF
  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
               SECTION  2.    Section 28.1001, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is
  amended by amending Subsections (a), (c), and (d) and adding
  Subsections (a-1), (a-2), and (e) to read as follows:
               (a)    In this section:
                           (1)    "Passenger area of a motor vehicle" has the
  meaning assigned by Section 49.031, Penal Code.
                           (2)    "Tamper-proof container" means a closed cup or
  similar container that is sealed with tape and placed into a bag
  that has been sealed with a zip tie.
               (a-1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the
  holder of a mixed beverage permit may deliver, or have delivered by
  a third party, including an independent contractor acting under
  Chapter 57, an alcoholic beverage from the permitted premises to an
  ultimate consumer located off-premises and in an area where the
  sale of the beverage is legal if:
                           (1)    [the holder of the mixed beverage permit holds a
  food and beverage certificate for the permitted premises;
                           [(2)    the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made as
  part of the delivery of food prepared at the permitted premises;
                           [(3)]    the alcoholic beverage is:
                                       (A)    a malt beverage [beer, ale,] or wine
  delivered in an original container sealed by the manufacturer; or
                                       (B)    an alcoholic beverage other than a malt
  beverage [beer, ale,] or wine that:
                                                   (i)    is[,] delivered in an original,
  single-serving container sealed by the manufacturer and not larger
  than 375 milliliters; or
                                                   (ii)    the permit holder mixes with other
  beverages and stores in a tamper-proof container that is clearly
  labeled with the permit holder's business name and the words
  "alcoholic beverage"; and
                           (2)  [(4)]    the delivery is not made to another [a]
  premises that is permitted or licensed under this code.
               (a-2)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the
  holder of a mixed beverage permit may allow an ultimate consumer to
  pick up an alcoholic beverage described by Subsection (a-1)(1) and
  remove the beverage from the permitted premises.
               (c)    An alcoholic beverage picked up or [may be] delivered
  under this section may be provided only to a person who is 21 years
  of age or older after the person picking up the alcoholic beverage
  or accepting the delivery presents valid proof of identity and age
  and:
                           (1)    the person picking up the alcoholic beverage or
  accepting the delivery personally signs a receipt, which may be
  electronic, acknowledging the pickup or delivery; or
                           (2)    the person providing the beverage for pickup or  
  making the delivery acknowledges the completion of the pickup or
  delivery through a software application.
               (d)    This section does not authorize the holder of a brewpub
  license who also holds a wine and malt beverage [beer] retailer's
  permit to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to ultimate
  consumers for off-premise consumption at a location other than the
  licensed premises.
               (e)    A person who picks up or delivers an alcoholic beverage
  described by Subsection (a-1)(1)(B)(ii) may not transport the
  alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle.
               SECTION  3.    This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28.1001 Alcoholic Beverage Code