S.B. No. 2633 proposes amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Code regarding local option elections for the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain municipalities. The bill modifies the criteria for municipalities eligible to hold such elections by removing the previous population requirement of 15,000 and instead establishing two new criteria: municipalities must either have a population of 240,000 or more and be located in two or more counties, or have a population of 15,000 or more and be located in a county with a population of 340,000 or more that borders the Gulf of Mexico.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions allowing the governing body of the municipality to adopt zoning and land use regulations for premises selling alcoholic beverages within designated zones, subject to local government code regulations. This change aims to provide municipalities with greater control over the regulation of alcohol sales in specific areas, enhancing local governance in relation to alcohol distribution. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Alcoholic Beverage Code 251.742 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 251)
Senate Committee Report: Alcoholic Beverage Code 251.742 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 251)
Engrossed: Alcoholic Beverage Code 251.742 (Alcoholic Beverage Code 251)