The bill, H.B. No. 1301, introduces a new permit category called the "wine, malt beverage, and food permit," which allows certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers, specifically those holding a winery permit or a brewer's license, to sell wine and malt beverages at a restaurant they operate on their licensed premises. The bill outlines the qualifications for obtaining this permit, stipulating that food must be available at all times when alcoholic beverages are sold. Additionally, it requires applicants to submit detailed information, including a menu, equipment list, hours of operation, sales data, and a floor plan of the restaurant.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that permit holders maintain records of daily sales, separating totals for alcoholic beverages, food, and other major sales categories. They must also keep invoices for alcoholic beverage purchases for four years and make them available for inspection by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Noncompliance with these record-keeping requirements can lead to disciplinary action against the permit holder. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is tasked with adopting necessary rules for implementation.

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