The bill amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to clarify and expand the authorized activities of holders of brewer's and nonresident brewer's licenses in Texas. Key changes include allowing nonresident brewers to transport malt beverages into Texas exclusively to holders of brewer's or distributor's licenses, and specifying that they can do so from any of their locations outside the state without needing separate licenses for each location. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that nonresident brewers must be the primary American source of supply for any malt beverages they sell to Texas distributors or brewers.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 63.05 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and adds a new section that defines the "primary American source of supply" and outlines the conditions under which nonresident brewers can solicit and fill orders. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is tasked with adopting rules to implement these changes by September 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the operations of brewers and enhance the regulatory framework governing the distribution of malt beverages in Texas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 62.14, Alcoholic Beverage Code 63.01, Alcoholic Beverage Code 63.05 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 62, Alcoholic Beverage Code 63)