Change in Definition of Restaurant v. Bar ??
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:46 pm
According to an article on Spectrum Local News — https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin ... cken-coops
Senate Bill 911 takes effect as of New Year's Day 2022 and redefines restaurants.
per the article: The bill also sets a definition of a restaurant in the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. Establishments with mixed beverage permits will be reclassified as restaurants if alcohol sales are 60% or less of the establishment's sales.
Might this change from 50% to 60% alter which establishments get RED or BLUE signs from TABC? I'm sure this was a response to COVID in an effort to keep some bars from going out of business by allowing them to be categorized as restaurants. I'm wondering if sign changes will follow allowing a few more places to legally carry.
Senate Bill 911 takes effect as of New Year's Day 2022 and redefines restaurants.
per the article: The bill also sets a definition of a restaurant in the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. Establishments with mixed beverage permits will be reclassified as restaurants if alcohol sales are 60% or less of the establishment's sales.
Might this change from 50% to 60% alter which establishments get RED or BLUE signs from TABC? I'm sure this was a response to COVID in an effort to keep some bars from going out of business by allowing them to be categorized as restaurants. I'm wondering if sign changes will follow allowing a few more places to legally carry.