H.B. No. 4077 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to regulate the sale of spirit coolers by certain alcoholic beverage permit holders in Texas. The bill defines "spirit coolers" as alcoholic beverages that consist of distilled spirits and water or juices, with an alcohol content between 0.5% and 17% by volume. It also clarifies that holders of wine-only package store permits can purchase and sell spirit coolers, alongside wine and malt beverages, for off-premises consumption. Additionally, the bill allows for free product sampling of spirit coolers at retail locations, provided the beverages are purchased from the retailer hosting the event.

The bill introduces several amendments, including the addition of new definitions and provisions regarding the sale and sampling of spirit coolers. Notably, it specifies that the provisions related to spirit coolers apply only to permit holders located in areas where the sale of alcoholic beverages is legal, as determined by local voter approval. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 24.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 24.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code 24.12, Alcoholic Beverage Code 25.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 25.09, Alcoholic Beverage Code 501.035, Alcoholic Beverage Code 26.08 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 1, Alcoholic Beverage Code 501, Alcoholic Beverage Code 24, Alcoholic Beverage Code 25, Alcoholic Beverage Code 26)