Two New Bills Could Change Texas Liquor Laws Forever

Texas has some very strange liquor laws. You can't buy it on Sundays. You can't buy it on Christmas or New Year's Day. Only mom and pop liquor stores can sell it, not major retailers.

Some companies have been able to find some loopholes in those laws. For instance, you can find packs of Fireball in just about any gas station. It's not made from whiskey, though; it's made from wine.

Two new bills that are now being introduced, however, could change how liquor is sold in Texas forever.

Liquor Could Finally Be Coming to All Store Shelves in Texas

There are two separate bills up for a vote, Senate Bill 2225 and House Bill 4077 (KHOU). These bills are being introduced to make it legal for stores to sell spirit-based, ready-to-drink cocktails where beer and wine are already permitted to be sold. This would get around that loophole of wine-based mixed drinks that you'll find now.

This is being introduced for the obvious reason of more tax revenue for the state. Supporters of the bill also feel that it increases consumer choice while at the store. This comes off the heels of a survey that showed 86% of Texans are in favor of allowing spirit-based, ready-to-drink cocktails in stores.

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Two New Bills Could Change Liquor Laws Forever in Texas

Liquor laws in Texas are very weird. As stated above, you can't buy it on Sundays, on major holidays, or at a big box retailer. Another weird fact is that four counties in Texas are completely "dry," meaning you can't buy beer, wine, or liquor at a store.

Two New Bills Could Bring Liquor to All Store Shelves in Texas

The new bills may not bring battles of Jack or Jose Cuervo to stores, but it could bring ready-to-drink cocktails made with those if it all passes. We shall see.

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