Relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee.
Bill overview
Relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee.
Reference notes
HB 3385 sources, status methodology and verification
Sources
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Methodology
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Last verified
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3385 was a House-passed proposal to create a Texas farm winery permit for qualifying wineries using predominantly Texas-grown fruit. It advanced in the Senate but did not receive final Senate passage.
What would change
The proposal would have allowed eligible wineries to operate up to five off-premises farm-winery locations, sell up to 250,000 gallons annually in unbroken packages, and participate in a Farm Winery Marketing Assistance Fund. Eligibility generally required wine bottled in Texas and made from at least 75 percent Texas-grown fruit, subject to limited adjustment by the agriculture commissioner.
Who may be affected
Texas wineries, grape and fruit growers, farm-winery operators, consumers, TABC, the Department of Agriculture and communities tied to wine tourism.
When it would take effect
HB 3385 did not take effect. The House passed it and a Senate committee report was printed and distributed, but the full Senate did not give final passage before adjournment.
Limits and uncertainty
No farm winery permit or related marketing fund was created through HB 3385. Existing winery permits and Texas-content rules remain governed by current Alcoholic Beverage Code provisions.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-passed text, TLO analysis, and stages reviewed. House passed; Senate advanced but did not finally pass.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
Latest official action
Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 11:56AM
May 27, 2025 · house
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Committee history
- Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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- State Affairs
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Legislative timeline
Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 11:56AM
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