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Committee rejects bill giving cities option to create public entertainment districts for open-container rules
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · March 12, 2019
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Summary
Senate Bill 492, which would let cities set up entertainment districts where patrons could carry alcoholic beverages under local ordinances, failed in committee after testimony warned of underage drinking risks and enforcement challenges; roll call was tied and the bill failed.
Senate Bill 492 would permit cities, by local ordinance, to create designated entertainment districts where patrons could carry alcoholic beverages outside licensed establishments during specified events or within zoned commercial areas. Sponsor Senator Garner said the bill…
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