Text of section effective on May 12, 2021

1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the holder of a mixed beverage permit may deliver, or have delivered by a third party, including an independent contractor acting under Chapter 57, an alcoholic beverage from the permitted premises to an ultimate consumer located off-premises and in an area where the sale of the beverage is legal if:

   1. (1) the holder of the mixed beverage permit holds a food and beverage certificate for the permitted premises;
   2. (2) the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made as part of the delivery of food prepared at the permitted premises;

   3. (3) the alcoholic beverage is:

      1. (A) beer, ale, or wine delivered in an original container sealed by the manufacturer; or
      2. (B) an alcoholic beverage other than beer, ale, or wine, delivered in an original, single-serving container sealed by the manufacturer and not larger than 375 milliliters; and
   4. (4) the delivery is not made to a premises that is permitted or licensed under this code.
2. (b) An alcoholic beverage may be delivered under this section only by a person who is 21 years of age or older.

3. (c) An alcoholic beverage may be delivered under this section only to a person who is 21 years of age or older after the person accepting the delivery presents valid proof of identity and age and:

   1. (1) the person accepting the delivery personally signs a receipt, which may be electronic, acknowledging the delivery; or
   2. (2) the person making the delivery acknowledges the completion of the delivery through a software application.
4. (d) This section does not authorize the holder of a brewpub license who also holds a wine and beer retailer's permit to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to ultimate consumers for off-premise consumption at a location other than the licensed premises.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 1450), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.