House Bill No. 4773 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to facilitate the transfer and sale of malt beverages between licensed premises that share the same ownership or management. The bill introduces Section 62.085, allowing holders of a brewer's license to transfer malt beverages produced under their license between their licensed brewery premises, including those operating under contract brewing arrangements. The bill stipulates that such transfers must comply with specific conditions, including providing the commission with vehicle descriptions used for transportation and ensuring that these vehicles are clearly marked. Additionally, it clarifies that malt beverages transported under this section are considered produced at the original brewery premises, not the destination.

The bill also modifies existing provisions regarding the exchange and transportation of malt beverages between licensed retail premises, specifically exempting transfers between licensed brewpubs under the same management. It further amends Section 74.08 to allow brewpub license holders to sell transported malt beverages to consumers and retailers, as well as introduces Section 74.12, which outlines similar transportation rules for brewpubs. The changes aim to streamline operations for breweries and brewpubs while ensuring compliance with state regulations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 69.11 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 69)
House Committee Report: Alcoholic Beverage Code 69.11, Alcoholic Beverage Code 74.08 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code 69)
Engrossed: Alcoholic Beverage Code 69.11, Alcoholic Beverage Code 74.08 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code 69)