All Roll Calls
Yes: 307 • No: 2
TexasHB 446389th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to authorized activities of a brewer's or nonresident brewer's license holder; authorizing a fee increase.
Sponsored By: Tan Parker (Republican), VanDeaver
Signed by Governor
Alcoholic Beverage RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsBEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBSALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Higher fees for Texas alcohol licenses
The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and requires implementing rules as soon as practicable afterward. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission must adjust fees for new and renewed certificates, permits, and licenses. It must raise fees as needed to cover its costs of administering the Alcoholic Beverage Code. The law sets no dollar amounts or separate date when higher fees begin.
Out-of-state brewers face tighter supply rules
Beginning September 1, 2025, out-of-state brewers can seek, accept, or fill licensed Texas brewer or distributor orders only as the brand's primary American source. That source must be the brewer, producer, owner when the product becomes marketable, bottler, or an exclusive agent of those parties. It must also be the first source closest to the manufacturer from which Texas brewers or distributors can buy. Each product can have only one primary American source for Texas. That source counts as the brewer under the business relationship rules in Chapter 102, Subchapters C and D.
Brewers gain options with licensing limits
Beginning September 1, 2025, out-of-state brewers can ship malt beverages from any of their outside locations under one Texas license. Deliveries go only to licensed Texas brewers or distributors, using permitted carriers or vehicles the out-of-state brewer owns or leases. Shipments must use barrels or other containers, not tank cars. Brewers can make contracts to provide brewing services or share brewing facilities, including contracts between out-of-state and Texas brewers. Each party must hold a Texas brewer's license at the brewing location and file the required federal Brewer's Notice and Brewer's Bond. When applicable, parties must also post a bond with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in an amount it sets.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
VanDeaver
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/8/2025
Record vote
Yes: 144 • No: 0
House vote • 5/7/2025
Record vote
Yes: 141 • No: 2
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: State Affairs
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/28/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/25/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/25/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/25/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/22/2025SenatePosting rule suspended
5/21/2025SenateReferred to State Affairs
5/13/2025SenateRead first time
5/13/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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