The bill, S.B. No. 2923, amends Chapter 37 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code in Texas to facilitate operating agreements between holders of distiller's and rectifier's permits and nonresident sellers. Specifically, it allows nonresident sellers who own a distillery outside of Texas and hold a distiller's and rectifier's permit, or whose affiliates meet these criteria, to enter into agreements with in-state distilleries. These agreements enable nonresident sellers to engage in various activities on the permitted premises, including the manufacture, rectification, and sale of distilled spirits and wines.

The amendments include the insertion of language that clarifies the eligibility of nonresident sellers and their affiliates in relation to holding the necessary permits. The bill outlines the specific activities that can be conducted under these agreements, such as bottling and selling finished products to both in-state and out-of-state wholesalers. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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