H.B. No. 4284 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to address regulations surrounding discounts on alcoholic beverages. Specifically, it modifies Section 102.04(b) by removing the prohibition against allowing a mixed beverage permittee an excessive discount. Additionally, Section 102.07(a) is revised to clarify that individuals with interests in distilleries, breweries, rectifiers, wholesalers, wineries, or wine bottlers cannot provide excessive discounts to retailers, which is now explicitly stated as a prohibited action. The bill also repeals Section 102.07(c), further streamlining the regulations.

The changes aim to tighten the rules governing financial interactions between alcoholic beverage manufacturers and retailers, ensuring that excessive discounts do not undermine fair competition within the industry. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing stakeholders time to adjust to the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 102.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 102.07 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 102)
House Committee Report: Alcoholic Beverage Code 102.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 102.07 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 102)
Engrossed: Alcoholic Beverage Code 102.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code 102.07 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 102)