Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 102.02
Providing Samples


(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the holder of a wholesaler’s permit or distributor’s license or the holder’s agent, representative, or employee may furnish or give a sample of liquor or malt beverages to a holder of a permit or license authorizing the sale of that category of alcoholic beverage at retail if the retail permittee or licensee has not previously purchased that brand from that wholesaler permittee or distributor licensee.

(b)

The liquor or malt beverages provided as a sample under Subsection (a) may not be more than:

(1)

750 milliliters of any brand of distilled spirits;

(2)

three liters of any brand of wine; and

(3)

72 ounces of any brand of malt beverage.

(c)

The holder of a retail permit or license authorizing the sale of liquor or malt beverages or the permittee’s or licensee’s agent, servant, or employee may sample the alcoholic beverage provided under Subsection (a) on the permitted or licensed retail premises only if:

(1)

the holder of the wholesaler’s permit or distributor’s license is present; or

(2)

the wholesaler’s or distributor’s agent, servant, or employee is present.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 64, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 538 (H.B. 3712), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 102.02 — Providing Samples, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­102.­htm#102.­02 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

102.01
Tied House Prohibited
102.02
Providing Samples
102.03
Persons Barred from Interest in Premises of Retail Liquor Outlet
102.04
Persons Barred from Interest in Mixed Beverage Business
102.05
Hotel: Multiple Interests Authorized
102.06
Relationship Between Agent and Package Store
102.07
Prohibited Dealings with Retailer or Consumer
102.08
Wholesaler: Liquor Manufactured by Affiliate
102.09
Wholesaler: Interest in Distiller and Rectifier
102.10
Distiller and Rectifier: Interest in Wholesaler
102.11
Brewer or Distributor: Prohibited Interests
102.12
Commercial Bribery by Brewer or Distributor
102.13
Exclusive Outlet Agreement as to Brewery Products
102.14
Brewer or Distributor: Furnishing Equipment or Fixtures
102.15
Brewer or Distributor: Prohibited Dealings with Retailer
102.16
Unlawful Agreements
102.17
Contract for Sale of Liquor
102.18
Brewer: Prohibited Interests
102.19
Promotional Gift Wine
102.20
Restocking and Rotation of Alcoholic Beverages Authorized
102.21
Continuity of Certain Protections for Malt Beverage Distributors
102.22
Verification of Use of Facilities
102.31
Cash Payment Required
102.32
Sale of Liquor: Credit Restrictions
102.51
Setting of Territorial Limits
102.52
Rights of Distributors
102.53
Rights of Retailers
102.54
Additional Requirements for Applicants for Distributor’s License
102.55
Territorial Assignments
102.56
Application of Territorial Limits to Certain Permit Holders
102.071
Sale of Glassware and Nonalcoholic Beverages
102.71
Definitions
102.72
Purposes
102.73
Termination and Notice of Cancellation
102.74
Cancellation
102.75
Prohibited Conduct
102.76
Transfer of Business Assets or Stock
102.77
Reasonable Compensation
102.78
Right of Free Association
102.79
Judicial Remedies
102.80
Coverage and Effective Date
102.81
Malt Beverages
102.82
Statute of Limitations

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 102.02’s source at texas​.gov