Direct shipment in Texas - SB 770 filed

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Hooray! Just received an email from a lady on the staff of state Sen. Frank Madla, with an attached copy of his SB 770 allowing direct shipment in Texas. The bill has already been submitted. If approved, it will allow adult Texas residents to receive up to three gallons of wine per month via direct shipment from in-state, out of state, and international vendors who obtain a $100 permit and agree to collect applicable taxes on behalf of the state. The permit is to be annually renewable for a $25 fee.

Senator Madla is a local fellow, very highly regarded throughout the state. We couldn't ask for a better sponsor for this legislation. Keepin' fingers & toes crossed.

Full text of the bill is available in pdf format at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/tlo/textframe.cmd?LEG=78&SESS=R&CHAMBER=S&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00770&VERSION=1&TYPE=B