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Number of Texas Distilleries Grew 2275% in 10 Years

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In 2020, Texaas distillleries output totaled $1.28 billion, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Texas San Antonio’s Institute for Economic Development.  Sales by Texas distilleries reached nearly $2 billion and supported 4,900 jobs which paid … Continue reading →

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Bud Light Appeals to Texans With Special Can

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Bud Light Texas Pack pays tribute to the state, its people and their larger-than-life Texas pride with custom cans that feature the state’s signature Lone Star front and center. The new pack is an exclusive Texas offering that will … Continue reading →

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Texas Lawmakers OK Earlier Sunday Sales

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A bill that would loosen alcohol restrictions on Sunday morning, effective Sept. 1, was approved, 115-24, by the Texas Legislature.  Under the measure, beer and wine can be sold as early as 10 a.m.  The current start time is noon. … Continue reading →

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Cocktails-to-Go Permanent in Texas

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill making cocktails to go permanent in Texas.  It requires food to be included in the alcohol-to-go order. Texas is the 10th state to make a Covid-era cocktails to-go measure permanent. “Governor Abbott acted quickly … Continue reading →

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High Court Nixes Walmart Bid to Sidestep Texas Law

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Walmart had asked the court to overturn a Texaslaw that bars liquor sales by publicly owned companies.  As a result, Walmart will have to show Texas is intentionally discriminting against interstate commerce. Walmart had said the Texas law has the … Continue reading →

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Texas Bar Owners Sue Over Shutdown Order

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Twenty-two Texas bar owners sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, seeking to overturn his order closing bars in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the Lone Star State. “You can’t tell me that my tiny little bar is … Continue reading →

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