HB 3085 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas of a municipality and the local regulation of premises in those areas.

This bill allows certain Texas municipalities to hold local elections on alcohol sales and create zoning rules for alcohol businesses. It applies only to cities with 15,000+ residents in specific coastal counties (meeting population/border requirements) or cities with 240,000+ residents bordering large man-made lakes. Municipalities meeting these criteria can adopt local zoning regulations for premises selling alcohol within designated areas. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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