Alcohol-To-Go Is One Step Closer To Becoming Permanent Policy in Texas

One pandemic policy that might stick around in Texas is alcohol to go.

The Texas State House approved legislation so restaurants can continue selling beer, wine, and mixed drinks with pick up and delivery orders even after the pandemic ends, the Texas Tribune reported.

Now the bill moves to the Senate for approval.

Last March, Gov. Greg Abbott signed off on a waiver allowing drinks-to-go. It was meant to be a temporary measure to help restaurants when dining rooms were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The waiver originally expired in May, but Abbott continued the alcohol sales indefinitely.

“From what I hear from Texans, we may just let this keep on going forever,” Abbott said in spring.

The boozy bill has support from customers and restaurants, and politicians from both sides of the aisle. Emily Williams Knight, president of the Texas Restaurant Association, praised the bill passing the House and wrote on Twitter: “Texans – we’re one big step closer to being able to have our tacos and margaritas to go – FOREVER!”

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