Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 101.72
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Premises Licensed for Off-premises Consumption


(a)

A person commits an offense if the person knowingly consumes liquor or malt beverages on the premises of a holder of a wine and malt beverage retailer’s off-premise permit or a retail dealer’s off-premise license.

(b)

A person is presumed to have knowingly violated Subsection (a) of this section if the warning sign required by either Section 26.05 (Warning Sign Required) or 71.10 (Warning Sign Required) of this code is displayed on the premises.

(c)

Except as provided in Subsection (d) of this section, a violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200.

(d)

If a person has been convicted of a violation of this section occurring within a year of a subsequent violation, the subsequent violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2212, ch. 414, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 280, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 101.72 — Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Premises Licensed for Off-premises Consumption, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­101.­htm#101.­72 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

101.01
Restraining Orders and Injunctions
101.02
Arrest Without Warrant
101.03
Search and Seizure
101.04
Consent to Inspection
101.05
Negation of Exception: Information, Complaint, or Indictment
101.06
Testimony of Accomplice
101.07
Duty of Peace Officers
101.08
Duty of County Court
101.09
Reports of Convictions
101.31
Alcoholic Beverages in Dry Areas
101.33
Delivery of Liquor in Dry Area
101.41
Containers, Packaging, and Dispensing Equipment of Malt Beverages: Labels
101.42
Returnable Container: Acceptance by Another Brewer
101.43
Misbranding of Brewery Product
101.45
Containers of Wine: Maximum Capacity
101.46
Containers of Liquor: Minimum Capacities
101.47
Carrier May Transport Liquor in Small Containers
101.48
Commission’s Regulatory Authority
101.61
Violation of Code or Rule
101.63
Sale or Delivery to Certain Persons
101.64
Indecent Graphic Material
101.65
Beverages Made from Certain Materials Prohibited
101.66
Beverages of Certain Alcohol Content Prohibited
101.67
Prior Approval of Malt Beverages
101.68
Consignment Sale Prohibited
101.69
False Statement
101.70
Common Nuisance
101.71
Inspection of Vehicle
101.72
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Premises Licensed for Off-premises Consumption
101.73
Expungement of Conviction for Consumption on Premises Licensed for Off-premises Consumption
101.74
Offenses Relating to Bingo
101.75
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages near Schools
101.76
Unlawful Display or Use of Permit or License
101.671
Prior Approval of Distilled Spirits and Wine
101.673
Use of American Viticultural Area, County, or Vineyard on Wine Label
101.6701
Label Approval Not Required for Certain Malt Beverages

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 101.72’s source at texas​.gov