Tex.
Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 16.09
Direct Shipment to Consumers
(a)
The holder of a winery permit may ship wine to the ultimate consumer, including ultimate consumers located in dry areas. Delivery must be by the holder of a carrier permit.(b)
All wine shipped to an ultimate consumer by the holder of a winery permit must be in a package that is clearly and conspicuously labeled showing that:(1)
the package contains wine; and(2)
the package may be delivered only to a person described in Subsection (c).(c)
Wine shipped by the holder of a winery permit may not be delivered to any person other than:(1)
the person who purchased the wine;(2)
a recipient designated in advance by such purchaser; or(3)
a person at the delivery address who is age 21 or over.(d)
Wine may be delivered only to a person who is age 21 or over after the person accepting the package:(1)
presents valid proof of identity and age; and(2)
personally signs a receipt acknowledging delivery of the package.(e)
The holder of a winery permit may not:(1)
sell or ship wine to a minor;(2)
deliver wine to a consumer using a carrier that does not hold a carrier’s permit under this code; or(3)
deliver to the same consumer in this state more than nine gallons of wine within any calendar month or more than 36 gallons of wine within any 12-month period.
Source:
Section 16.09 — Direct Shipment to Consumers, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.16.htm#16.09 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).
