The bill amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to establish regulations for the delivery and direct shipment of distilled spirits and wine to consumers, including those in dry areas. It introduces a new section, 14.051, allowing holders of distiller's and rectifier's permits to ship distilled spirits directly to consumers via licensed carriers. The bill mandates that packages must be clearly labeled and can only be delivered to individuals aged 21 or older who present valid identification and sign for the package. It also prohibits the sale or shipment of distilled spirits to minors and limits the quantity that can be delivered. Additionally, the bill creates an out-of-state distillery direct shipper's permit for out-of-state distilleries to sell and deliver distilled spirits to Texas consumers, with requirements for record-keeping and tax compliance.

Moreover, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of retailers and manufacturers regarding the delivery of alcoholic beverages, stating that their obligations are fulfilled once they transfer possession to a delivery permittee or driver. It specifies that they are not liable for delivery driver actions unless they have contractually retained responsibility and removes the requirement for verifying delivery driver training. The bill also introduces provisions for the direct shipment of malt beverages by brewers and brewpubs, with similar age verification and labeling requirements. It modifies Section 107.07(f) to prohibit unauthorized shipments of alcoholic beverages to Texas residents and repeals Section 14.05(d) of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. These changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 16.09, Alcoholic Beverage Code 41.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 41.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 57.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 57.02, Alcoholic Beverage Code 57.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 57.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code 57.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107.05, Alcoholic Beverage Code 107.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code 14.05 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 107, Alcoholic Beverage Code 41, Alcoholic Beverage Code 14, Alcoholic Beverage Code 57, Alcoholic Beverage Code 16)