Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Bill overview
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2702 was a House-passed proposal protecting certain tax-exempt organizations that benefit veterans from being shut down or otherwise restricted by a governor-issued disaster order solely because they sell alcoholic beverages. The Senate did not pass it.
What would change
The proposal would have prevented specified disaster executive orders, proclamations or regulations from imposing certain operating restrictions on qualifying veteran-benefit organizations that sell alcohol. It expressly would not have applied during a natural disaster.
Who may be affected
Veterans organizations and charities, their patrons and employees, the governor, TABC, local officials and communities served by veteran-benefit organizations.
When it would take effect
HB 2702 did not take effect. The House passed it, but it remained pending in the Senate and did not receive final passage. The proposal would have applied only to disaster declarations issued or renewed after its effective date.
Limits and uncertainty
The protection was not enacted, and the bill included a natural-disaster exception. Existing emergency powers and Alcoholic Beverage Code rules remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House text, analysis and stages reviewed. House passed; Senate did not.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
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Left pending in committee
May 15, 2025 · house
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