HBA-JEK H.J.R. 110 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.J.R. 110
By: Homer
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
3/30/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The growth of the Texas wine industry continues to have a positive effect
on the state's economy. Removing local restrictions on the dispensing of
wine would lead to increased tourism and a greater economic benefit for the
state.  As proposed, House Joint Resolution 110 requires the submission to
the voters of a constitutional amendment to grant the right to sell and
serve Texas wine on a winery premises. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Joint Resolution 110 amends the Texas Constitution to authorize the
holder of a winery permit to sell, serve, or dispense free Texas-made wine
for consumption on the winery premises regardless of whether the winery is
located in an area in which a local restriction or prohibition on the
possession or sale of intoxicating liquors applies. 

FOR ELECTION

This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at
an election to be held November 6, 2001.