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Council considers cutting brewery/retailer separation near churches and schools from 300 to 150 feet

Brownsville City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary

On second reading, council reviewed Ordinance 1046 to reduce the required separation between beer retailers and churches or schools from 300 feet to 150 feet; Charlie Tripp of the beer board said the change affects two longstanding convenience stores and would level the competitive landscape and modestly increase tax revenue.

Council opened the second reading of Ordinance 1046, a zoning amendment that would change the buffer distance between locations selling beer and churches/schools from 300 feet to 150 feet.

Charlie Tripp, speaking for the city’s beer board, told council the board unanimously recommended the amendment and…

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