Tex. Education Code § 11.179: SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CERTAIN LEASED DISTRICT FACILITIES.

(a) The board of trustees of a school district may adopt a policy allowing the consumption, possession, and sale of an alcoholic beverage at an event held at a performing arts facility owned by the district if:

(1) the facility is leased to a nonprofit organization for an event not sponsored or sanctioned by the district; and

(2) either the board of trustees of the district had authority to adopt a policy under this section on or before January 1, 2025, or the district is located in:

(A) a county:

(i) that has a population of not more than 300,000; and

(ii) in which a component university of the University of Houston System is located; or

(B) a county in which is located a facility described by Subdivision (1) within two miles of two or more stadiums with a capacity of at least 40,000 people.

(b) A lease agreement entered into as provided by Subsection (a) must require that:

(1) the event be held outside of regular school hours; and

(2) the alcoholic beverages be sold by a person who holds an appropriate retail license or permit under the Alcoholic Beverage Code for the facility.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 642 (H.B. 1825), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 197 (S.B. 2361), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2025.