S.B. No. 1184 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code in Texas to change the age requirement for wine that can be sold by a wine collection seller to a permitted restaurant. The bill specifies that the wine must be manufactured not less than 10 years before the sale, reducing the previous requirement of 20 years. This change aims to provide more flexibility for wine collection sellers in their offerings to restaurants.
The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House with significant support. The new legal language reflects the updated age requirement for wine sales, which is intended to enhance the market for older wines while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 111.002 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 111)
Senate Committee Report: Alcoholic Beverage Code 111.002 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 111)
Engrossed: Alcoholic Beverage Code 111.002 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 111)
House Committee Report: Alcoholic Beverage Code 111.002 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 111)
Enrolled: Alcoholic Beverage Code 111.002 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 111)