Sec. 69.17. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE AUTHORIZED FOR CERTAIN AREAS. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a license under this chapter may be issued for a premises in an area in which the voters have approved the following alcoholic beverage ballot issues in a local option election:
(1) "The legal sale of malt beverages and wine for off-premise consumption only."; and
(2) either:
(A) "The legal sale of mixed beverages."; or
(B) "The legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only."
(b) A premises that qualifies for a license under this chapter because it is located in an area that approved the ballot issue described by Subsection (a)(2)(B) may be issued a license under this chapter only if the premises is issued a food and beverage certificate.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2818), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 246, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Licenses and Permits
Chapter 69 - Retail Dealer's On-Premise License
Section 69.01. Authorized Activities
Section 69.04. Hotels Not Disqualified
Section 69.06. Denial of Original Application
Section 69.09. Acquisition of Beverages for Resale From Other Licensees Prohibited
Section 69.10. Storing or Possessing Malt Beverages Off Premises Prohibited
Section 69.12. Possession of Certain Beverages Prohibited
Section 69.13. Breach of Peace: Retail Establishment
Section 69.14. Seating Area Required
Section 69.15. Restrictions on Location in Certain Municipalities
Section 69.16. Food and Beverage Certificate
Section 69.17. Issuance of License Authorized for Certain Areas