Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 51.03
Limited Access to Minibar


(a)

Minibars shall be of such design as to prevent access to alcoholic beverages to all persons who do not have a minibar key. The minibar key shall be different from the hotel guestroom key, and the mixed beverage permittee may not provide the minibar key to any person who is not of legal drinking age.

(b)

A mixed beverage permittee may not provide a minibar key to any person other than an employee of the permittee or a registered guest of the hotel.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 692, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 153, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 51.03 — Limited Access to Minibar, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­51.­htm#51.­03 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

11
Provisions Generally Applicable to Permits
14
Distiller’s and Rectifier’s Permit
15
Distiller’s Agent
16
Winery Permit
19
Wholesaler’s Permit
20
General Class B Wholesaler’s Permit
22
Package Store Permit
23
Local Distributor’s Permit
24
Wine Only Package Store Permit
25
Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer’s Permit
26.01
Authorized Activities
26.03
Issuance, Cancellation, and Suspension of Permit
26.04
Application of Other Code Provisions
26.05
Warning Sign Required
26.08
Sampling Event
28
Mixed Beverage Permit
29.01
Eligible Permit and License Holders
29.02
Authorized Activities
29.03
Issuance of Certificate Authorized for Certain Areas
30.01
Definition
30.02
Authorized Activities
30.03
Issuance of Permit
30.04
Notation of Dates Permit Is Valid
30.05
Purchase of Distilled Spirits
30.06
Auction of Alcoholic Beverages
30.07
Application of Other Law
30.08
Adoption of Rules
30.09
Events in Dry Area
32
Private Club Registration Permit
35
Agents
36
Nonresident Seller’s Agents
37
Nonresident Seller’s Permit
38
Industrial Use of Alcohol
41
Carrier Permit
43
Local Cartage Permit
46
Bonded Warehouse Permit
48.01
Authorized Activities
48.02
Permit for Excursion Boat
48.03
Permit for Airline
48.04
Permit for Passenger Train
48.05
Permit for Passenger Bus
50
Promotional Permit
51.02
Authorized Activities
51.03
Limited Access to Minibar
51.04
Stocking Restrictions
51.06
Prohibited Interests
51.07
Mixed Beverage Permit Is Primary
51.08
Distilled Spirits Purchases
51.09
Coin-operated Machines Prohibited
51.10
Commission May Adopt Rules
54
Out-of-state Winery Direct Shipper’s Permit
55
Manufacturer’s Agent’s Warehousing Permit
56
Water Park Permit
57
Consumer Delivery Permit
58
Nonresident Brewer’s Agent

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 51.03’s source at texas​.gov