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TITLE 4. REGULATORY AND PENAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 107. TRANSPORTATION AND IMPORTATION

Sec. 107.01. TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUOR: STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a)

No person may transport liquor into this state or on a public

highway, street, or alley in this state unless the person

accompanying or in charge of the shipment has with him, available

for exhibition and inspection, a written statement furnished and

signed by the shipper showing the name and address of the

consignor and the consignee, the origin and destination of the

shipment, and any other information required by rule or

regulation of the commission.

(b) The person in charge of the shipment while it is being

transported shall exhibit the statement to the commission, an

authorized representative of the commission, or a peace officer

on demand, and it is a violation of this code to fail or refuse

to do so. The representative or officer shall accept the written

statement as prima facie evidence of the legal right to transport

the liquor.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 516, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.02. TRANSPORTATION OF BEER: STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a)

It is lawful for a person to transport beer from any place where

its sale, manufacture, or distribution is authorized to another

place in the state where its sale, manufacture, or distribution

is authorized, or from the state boundary to a place where its

sale, manufacture, or distribution is authorized, even though the

route of transportation may cross a dry area.

(b) A shipment of beer must be accompanied by a written

statement furnished and signed by the shipper showing:

(1) the name and address of the consignor and consignee;

(2) the origin and destination of the shipment; and

(3) any other information required by the commission or

administrator.

(c) The person in charge of the shipment while it is being

transported shall exhibit the written statement to any

representative of the commission or peace officer who demands to

see it. The statement shall be accepted by the representative or

peace officer as prima facie evidence of the legal right to

transport the beer.

(d) A person who transports beer not accompanied by the required

statement, or who fails to exhibit the statement after a lawful

demand, violates this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.03. DELIVERY OF LIQUOR IN DRY AREA. No carrier may

transport and deliver liquor to a person in a dry area in this

state except for a purpose authorized by this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.04. DELIVERY OF BEER IN DRY AREA. A common carrier may

not deliver beer in a dry area unless it is consigned to a local

or general distributor's licensee who has previously stated that

he intends to transport it to a licensed place of business in a

wet area. A common carrier who transports beer to a distributor

in a dry area shall comply strictly with this section and Section

107.02 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.05. IMPORTATION OF LIQUOR. (a) No person may import

liquor into the state and deliver it to a person not authorized

to import it.

(b) This section does not apply to the transportation of liquor

into the state as authorized by Section 107.07 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.06. IMPORTATION OF BEER. (a) No person may import

beer into the state except the holder of a manufacturer's or

general, local, or branch distributor's license.

(b) No person may transport beer into this state unless it is

consigned and delivered to one of the licensees named in

Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) This section does not apply to the importation or

transportation of military beer consigned to a military

installation or to the importation of beer as authorized under

Section 107.07 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.07. IMPORTATION FOR PERSONAL USE; IMPORTATION BY

RAILROAD COMPANIES. (a) A Texas resident may import not more

than one quart of liquor for his own personal use without being

required to hold a permit. A Texas resident may import for his

own personal use not more than three gallons of wine without

being required to hold a permit. A nonresident of Texas may

import not more than a gallon of liquor for his own personal use

without being required to hold a permit. A person importing

liquor into the state under this subsection must pay the state

tax on liquor and an administrative fee of 50 cents and must

affix the required tax stamps. No minor and no intoxicated person

may import any liquor into the state. A person importing wine or

liquor under this subsection must personally accompany the wine

or liquor as it enters the state. A person may not avail himself

of the exemptions set forth in this subsection more than once

every thirty days.

(b) A person may import beer into this state for his own

personal use without being required to hold a license, but may

not import more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles or an equivalent

quantity in any one thirty-day period. He must pay the state tax

on beer and an administrative fee of 50 cents.

(c) A member of the armed forces stationed in Texas is treated

as a Texas resident for the purposes of Subsections (a) and (b)

of this section.

(d) A railroad company operating in this state may import beer

owned by the company in quantities necessary to meet the needs of

its passengers, but it may not sell or serve beer in a dry area.

(e) The administrative fees collected under this section shall

be used by the commission for the administrative costs of

enforcing the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b) of this

section.

(f) Except as provided by Chapter 54, any person in the business

of selling alcoholic beverages in another state or country who

ships or causes to be shipped any alcoholic beverage directly to

any Texas resident under this section is in violation of this

code.

(g) In computing the total amount of taxes and administrative

fees to be collected on alcoholic beverages imported by a person

into the state for personal use, the commission may round the

amount up to the nearest quarter of a dollar.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 518, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 258, ch. 107, Sec. 14,

eff. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2212, ch. 515, Sec.

2, eff. Aug. 31, 1981; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 12,

eff. Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 13, eff.

Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 9, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 30, 1986; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 495, Sec. 2, eff.

Aug. 31, 1987; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 135, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

28, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

36, Sec. 3, eff. May 9, 2005.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

792, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Sec. 107.08. TRANSPORTATION OF BEVERAGES FOR PERSONAL

CONSUMPTION. A person who purchases an alcoholic beverage for

his own consumption may transport it from a place where its sale

is legal to a place where its possession is legal without holding

a license or permit.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 518, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.09. SINGLE INVOICE AUTHORIZED. If the holder of a

general, local, or branch distributor's license also holds a

wholesaler's, general class B wholesaler's, or local class B

wholesaler's permit, a written statement or invoice required as

evidence of the sale of beer or liquor may be on the same

business form that is designed to reflect the sale of both liquor

and beer, if all information required by this code to be shown on

a statement or invoice is reflected on the form and all other

records required by this code are maintained.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.10. TRANSPORTATION OF WINE COOLERS OR SPIRIT COOLERS.

(a) A holder of a wholesaler's, general class B wholesaler's, or

local class B wholesaler's permit may transport and sell wine

coolers without a prior order if the holder complies with the

provisions of this code and rules of the commission applicable to

the transportation and sale of beer by a holder of a

distributor's license.

(b) A holder of a wholesaler's permit may transport and sell

spirit coolers without a prior order if the holder complies with

the provisions of this code and rules of the commission

applicable to the transportation and sale of beer by a holder of

a distributor's license.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.11. IMPORTATION OF PERSONAL WINE COLLECTION. (a) A

person who is relocating a household may import, or contract with

a motor carrier or another person to import, a personal wine

collection as a part of that person's household goods.

(b) Section 107.07 of this code does not apply to a person who

is importing a personal wine collection under Subsection (a) of

this section.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.12. DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINE. Notwithstanding Section

107.07, a person who purchases wine while at a winery located in

this state may ship or cause to be shipped the wine to the

person's residence if the winery verifies that the person

purchasing the wine is 21 years of age or older. The person must

be present when the wine is delivered to the person's residence.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1001, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1,

2001.

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TITLE 4. REGULATORY AND PENAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 107. TRANSPORTATION AND IMPORTATION

Sec. 107.01. TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUOR: STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a)

No person may transport liquor into this state or on a public

highway, street, or alley in this state unless the person

accompanying or in charge of the shipment has with him, available

for exhibition and inspection, a written statement furnished and

signed by the shipper showing the name and address of the

consignor and the consignee, the origin and destination of the

shipment, and any other information required by rule or

regulation of the commission.

(b) The person in charge of the shipment while it is being

transported shall exhibit the statement to the commission, an

authorized representative of the commission, or a peace officer

on demand, and it is a violation of this code to fail or refuse

to do so. The representative or officer shall accept the written

statement as prima facie evidence of the legal right to transport

the liquor.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 516, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.02. TRANSPORTATION OF BEER: STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a)

It is lawful for a person to transport beer from any place where

its sale, manufacture, or distribution is authorized to another

place in the state where its sale, manufacture, or distribution

is authorized, or from the state boundary to a place where its

sale, manufacture, or distribution is authorized, even though the

route of transportation may cross a dry area.

(b) A shipment of beer must be accompanied by a written

statement furnished and signed by the shipper showing:

(1) the name and address of the consignor and consignee;

(2) the origin and destination of the shipment; and

(3) any other information required by the commission or

administrator.

(c) The person in charge of the shipment while it is being

transported shall exhibit the written statement to any

representative of the commission or peace officer who demands to

see it. The statement shall be accepted by the representative or

peace officer as prima facie evidence of the legal right to

transport the beer.

(d) A person who transports beer not accompanied by the required

statement, or who fails to exhibit the statement after a lawful

demand, violates this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.03. DELIVERY OF LIQUOR IN DRY AREA. No carrier may

transport and deliver liquor to a person in a dry area in this

state except for a purpose authorized by this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.04. DELIVERY OF BEER IN DRY AREA. A common carrier may

not deliver beer in a dry area unless it is consigned to a local

or general distributor's licensee who has previously stated that

he intends to transport it to a licensed place of business in a

wet area. A common carrier who transports beer to a distributor

in a dry area shall comply strictly with this section and Section

107.02 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.05. IMPORTATION OF LIQUOR. (a) No person may import

liquor into the state and deliver it to a person not authorized

to import it.

(b) This section does not apply to the transportation of liquor

into the state as authorized by Section 107.07 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.06. IMPORTATION OF BEER. (a) No person may import

beer into the state except the holder of a manufacturer's or

general, local, or branch distributor's license.

(b) No person may transport beer into this state unless it is

consigned and delivered to one of the licensees named in

Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) This section does not apply to the importation or

transportation of military beer consigned to a military

installation or to the importation of beer as authorized under

Section 107.07 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.07. IMPORTATION FOR PERSONAL USE; IMPORTATION BY

RAILROAD COMPANIES. (a) A Texas resident may import not more

than one quart of liquor for his own personal use without being

required to hold a permit. A Texas resident may import for his

own personal use not more than three gallons of wine without

being required to hold a permit. A nonresident of Texas may

import not more than a gallon of liquor for his own personal use

without being required to hold a permit. A person importing

liquor into the state under this subsection must pay the state

tax on liquor and an administrative fee of 50 cents and must

affix the required tax stamps. No minor and no intoxicated person

may import any liquor into the state. A person importing wine or

liquor under this subsection must personally accompany the wine

or liquor as it enters the state. A person may not avail himself

of the exemptions set forth in this subsection more than once

every thirty days.

(b) A person may import beer into this state for his own

personal use without being required to hold a license, but may

not import more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles or an equivalent

quantity in any one thirty-day period. He must pay the state tax

on beer and an administrative fee of 50 cents.

(c) A member of the armed forces stationed in Texas is treated

as a Texas resident for the purposes of Subsections (a) and (b)

of this section.

(d) A railroad company operating in this state may import beer

owned by the company in quantities necessary to meet the needs of

its passengers, but it may not sell or serve beer in a dry area.

(e) The administrative fees collected under this section shall

be used by the commission for the administrative costs of

enforcing the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b) of this

section.

(f) Except as provided by Chapter 54, any person in the business

of selling alcoholic beverages in another state or country who

ships or causes to be shipped any alcoholic beverage directly to

any Texas resident under this section is in violation of this

code.

(g) In computing the total amount of taxes and administrative

fees to be collected on alcoholic beverages imported by a person

into the state for personal use, the commission may round the

amount up to the nearest quarter of a dollar.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 518, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 258, ch. 107, Sec. 14,

eff. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2212, ch. 515, Sec.

2, eff. Aug. 31, 1981; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 12,

eff. Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 13, eff.

Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 9, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 30, 1986; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 495, Sec. 2, eff.

Aug. 31, 1987; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 135, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

28, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

36, Sec. 3, eff. May 9, 2005.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

792, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Sec. 107.08. TRANSPORTATION OF BEVERAGES FOR PERSONAL

CONSUMPTION. A person who purchases an alcoholic beverage for

his own consumption may transport it from a place where its sale

is legal to a place where its possession is legal without holding

a license or permit.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 518, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.09. SINGLE INVOICE AUTHORIZED. If the holder of a

general, local, or branch distributor's license also holds a

wholesaler's, general class B wholesaler's, or local class B

wholesaler's permit, a written statement or invoice required as

evidence of the sale of beer or liquor may be on the same

business form that is designed to reflect the sale of both liquor

and beer, if all information required by this code to be shown on

a statement or invoice is reflected on the form and all other

records required by this code are maintained.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.10. TRANSPORTATION OF WINE COOLERS OR SPIRIT COOLERS.

(a) A holder of a wholesaler's, general class B wholesaler's, or

local class B wholesaler's permit may transport and sell wine

coolers without a prior order if the holder complies with the

provisions of this code and rules of the commission applicable to

the transportation and sale of beer by a holder of a

distributor's license.

(b) A holder of a wholesaler's permit may transport and sell

spirit coolers without a prior order if the holder complies with

the provisions of this code and rules of the commission

applicable to the transportation and sale of beer by a holder of

a distributor's license.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.11. IMPORTATION OF PERSONAL WINE COLLECTION. (a) A

person who is relocating a household may import, or contract with

a motor carrier or another person to import, a personal wine

collection as a part of that person's household goods.

(b) Section 107.07 of this code does not apply to a person who

is importing a personal wine collection under Subsection (a) of

this section.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.12. DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINE. Notwithstanding Section

107.07, a person who purchases wine while at a winery located in

this state may ship or cause to be shipped the wine to the

person's residence if the winery verifies that the person

purchasing the wine is 21 years of age or older. The person must

be present when the wine is delivered to the person's residence.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1001, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1,

2001.


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TITLE 4. REGULATORY AND PENAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 107. TRANSPORTATION AND IMPORTATION

Sec. 107.01. TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUOR: STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a)

No person may transport liquor into this state or on a public

highway, street, or alley in this state unless the person

accompanying or in charge of the shipment has with him, available

for exhibition and inspection, a written statement furnished and

signed by the shipper showing the name and address of the

consignor and the consignee, the origin and destination of the

shipment, and any other information required by rule or

regulation of the commission.

(b) The person in charge of the shipment while it is being

transported shall exhibit the statement to the commission, an

authorized representative of the commission, or a peace officer

on demand, and it is a violation of this code to fail or refuse

to do so. The representative or officer shall accept the written

statement as prima facie evidence of the legal right to transport

the liquor.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 516, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.02. TRANSPORTATION OF BEER: STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a)

It is lawful for a person to transport beer from any place where

its sale, manufacture, or distribution is authorized to another

place in the state where its sale, manufacture, or distribution

is authorized, or from the state boundary to a place where its

sale, manufacture, or distribution is authorized, even though the

route of transportation may cross a dry area.

(b) A shipment of beer must be accompanied by a written

statement furnished and signed by the shipper showing:

(1) the name and address of the consignor and consignee;

(2) the origin and destination of the shipment; and

(3) any other information required by the commission or

administrator.

(c) The person in charge of the shipment while it is being

transported shall exhibit the written statement to any

representative of the commission or peace officer who demands to

see it. The statement shall be accepted by the representative or

peace officer as prima facie evidence of the legal right to

transport the beer.

(d) A person who transports beer not accompanied by the required

statement, or who fails to exhibit the statement after a lawful

demand, violates this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.03. DELIVERY OF LIQUOR IN DRY AREA. No carrier may

transport and deliver liquor to a person in a dry area in this

state except for a purpose authorized by this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.04. DELIVERY OF BEER IN DRY AREA. A common carrier may

not deliver beer in a dry area unless it is consigned to a local

or general distributor's licensee who has previously stated that

he intends to transport it to a licensed place of business in a

wet area. A common carrier who transports beer to a distributor

in a dry area shall comply strictly with this section and Section

107.02 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.05. IMPORTATION OF LIQUOR. (a) No person may import

liquor into the state and deliver it to a person not authorized

to import it.

(b) This section does not apply to the transportation of liquor

into the state as authorized by Section 107.07 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.06. IMPORTATION OF BEER. (a) No person may import

beer into the state except the holder of a manufacturer's or

general, local, or branch distributor's license.

(b) No person may transport beer into this state unless it is

consigned and delivered to one of the licensees named in

Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) This section does not apply to the importation or

transportation of military beer consigned to a military

installation or to the importation of beer as authorized under

Section 107.07 of this code.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 517, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.07. IMPORTATION FOR PERSONAL USE; IMPORTATION BY

RAILROAD COMPANIES. (a) A Texas resident may import not more

than one quart of liquor for his own personal use without being

required to hold a permit. A Texas resident may import for his

own personal use not more than three gallons of wine without

being required to hold a permit. A nonresident of Texas may

import not more than a gallon of liquor for his own personal use

without being required to hold a permit. A person importing

liquor into the state under this subsection must pay the state

tax on liquor and an administrative fee of 50 cents and must

affix the required tax stamps. No minor and no intoxicated person

may import any liquor into the state. A person importing wine or

liquor under this subsection must personally accompany the wine

or liquor as it enters the state. A person may not avail himself

of the exemptions set forth in this subsection more than once

every thirty days.

(b) A person may import beer into this state for his own

personal use without being required to hold a license, but may

not import more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles or an equivalent

quantity in any one thirty-day period. He must pay the state tax

on beer and an administrative fee of 50 cents.

(c) A member of the armed forces stationed in Texas is treated

as a Texas resident for the purposes of Subsections (a) and (b)

of this section.

(d) A railroad company operating in this state may import beer

owned by the company in quantities necessary to meet the needs of

its passengers, but it may not sell or serve beer in a dry area.

(e) The administrative fees collected under this section shall

be used by the commission for the administrative costs of

enforcing the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b) of this

section.

(f) Except as provided by Chapter 54, any person in the business

of selling alcoholic beverages in another state or country who

ships or causes to be shipped any alcoholic beverage directly to

any Texas resident under this section is in violation of this

code.

(g) In computing the total amount of taxes and administrative

fees to be collected on alcoholic beverages imported by a person

into the state for personal use, the commission may round the

amount up to the nearest quarter of a dollar.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 518, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 258, ch. 107, Sec. 14,

eff. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2212, ch. 515, Sec.

2, eff. Aug. 31, 1981; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 12,

eff. Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 13, eff.

Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 9, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 30, 1986; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 495, Sec. 2, eff.

Aug. 31, 1987; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 135, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

28, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

36, Sec. 3, eff. May 9, 2005.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

792, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Sec. 107.08. TRANSPORTATION OF BEVERAGES FOR PERSONAL

CONSUMPTION. A person who purchases an alcoholic beverage for

his own consumption may transport it from a place where its sale

is legal to a place where its possession is legal without holding

a license or permit.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 518, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1977.

Sec. 107.09. SINGLE INVOICE AUTHORIZED. If the holder of a

general, local, or branch distributor's license also holds a

wholesaler's, general class B wholesaler's, or local class B

wholesaler's permit, a written statement or invoice required as

evidence of the sale of beer or liquor may be on the same

business form that is designed to reflect the sale of both liquor

and beer, if all information required by this code to be shown on

a statement or invoice is reflected on the form and all other

records required by this code are maintained.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.10. TRANSPORTATION OF WINE COOLERS OR SPIRIT COOLERS.

(a) A holder of a wholesaler's, general class B wholesaler's, or

local class B wholesaler's permit may transport and sell wine

coolers without a prior order if the holder complies with the

provisions of this code and rules of the commission applicable to

the transportation and sale of beer by a holder of a

distributor's license.

(b) A holder of a wholesaler's permit may transport and sell

spirit coolers without a prior order if the holder complies with

the provisions of this code and rules of the commission

applicable to the transportation and sale of beer by a holder of

a distributor's license.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.11. IMPORTATION OF PERSONAL WINE COLLECTION. (a) A

person who is relocating a household may import, or contract with

a motor carrier or another person to import, a personal wine

collection as a part of that person's household goods.

(b) Section 107.07 of this code does not apply to a person who

is importing a personal wine collection under Subsection (a) of

this section.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 83, eff. Sept. 1,

1993.

Sec. 107.12. DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINE. Notwithstanding Section

107.07, a person who purchases wine while at a winery located in

this state may ship or cause to be shipped the wine to the

person's residence if the winery verifies that the person

purchasing the wine is 21 years of age or older. The person must

be present when the wine is delivered to the person's residence.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1001, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1,

2001.


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