Tex.
Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 64.10
Importing Malt Beverages
(a)
In this section, “importer” means a person who imports malt beverages into the state in quantities in excess of 288 fluid ounces in any one day.(b)
The holder of a general distributor’s license may import malt beverages into this state only from the holder of a nonresident brewer’s license and may transport those beverages into this state only:(1)
in a motor vehicle that is:(A)
owned or leased in good faith by the license holder; and(B)
printed or painted with the designation required by the commission; or(2)
by a railway carrier or by a motor carrier registered under Chapter 643 (Motor Carrier Registration), Transportation Code, or with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.(c)
The holder of a general distributor’s license transporting malt beverages under Subsection (b)(1) shall provide to the commission:(1)
a full description of each motor vehicle used by the license holder for transporting malt beverages; and(2)
any other information the commission requires.(d)
A carrier transporting malt beverages as authorized by Subsection (b)(2) must hold a carrier permit issued under Chapter 41 (Carrier Permit) and the provisions of Chapter 41 (Carrier Permit) relating to the transportation of liquor apply to the transportation of the malt beverages. A carrier may not transport malt beverages into the state unless it is consigned to an importer.
Source:
Section 64.10 — Importing Malt Beverages, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.64.htm#64.10 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).
