The bill, H.B. No. 2278, amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to expand the home production of alcoholic beverages by allowing individuals to produce not only wine and malt beverages but also liquor. The heading of Subchapter B is revised to include "LIQUOR" alongside "WINE" and "MALT BEVERAGES," and the heading of Section 109.21 is similarly updated. Additionally, the bill specifies that a head of a family or an unmarried adult may produce up to 200 gallons of wine, malt beverages, or liquor per year for personal use without requiring a license or permit.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the types of ingredients that can be used in the production of these beverages, allowing for the fermentation of honey and juices from dandelions, grapes, raisins, or other fruits for wine, and malted barley with hops for malt beverages. The possession of these home-produced beverages is not considered an offense as long as the producer adheres to the outlined regulations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 109.21 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 109)