The bill, H.B. No. 679, proposes amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Code and the Election Code in Texas regarding the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sundays. It allows for local option elections to be held in areas where the sale of liquor for off-premise consumption has been legalized, enabling communities to decide whether to permit or prohibit Sunday sales. The bill introduces new provisions that permit package store permit holders to sell liquor on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., while wholesalers and local distributors can sell to retailers at any time on Sundays, with specific hours outlined for local distributors.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 105.01(a) of the Alcoholic Beverage Code to include new sections that detail the conditions under which Sunday sales can occur, while also specifying that no person may sell liquor on certain holidays or outside designated hours on other days. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 105.01 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 105)