Text of section effective until September 01, 2021

Sec. 27.07. USE OF PERMIT IN CERTAIN RACING FACILITIES. (a) The commission may issue a temporary wine and beer retailer's permit to the holder of a mixed beverage permit covering premises located in a facility with a seating capacity of more than 150,000 that is open to the public for use in areas of the facility not otherwise covered by a license or permit during a motor vehicle racing event sponsored by a professional motor racing association.

(b) The commission may not issue more than four temporary wine and beer retailer's permits under this section in a calendar year to a mixed beverage permit holder.

(c) The holder of a temporary wine and beer retailer's permit under this section may not engage in the following activities on the areas covered by the permit:

(1) sell alcoholic beverages in factory-sealed containers;

(2) sell more than two drinks to a single consumer at one time;

(3) sell alcoholic beverages at more than 50 percent of the food and beverage concession stands that are open for business at any one time; and

(4) sell alcoholic beverages after:

(A) 75 percent of the feature race is complete on the day that race is held; and

(B) one hour before the scheduled completion of the last spectator event on a day other than the feature race day.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 241 (S.B. 1331), Sec. 3, eff. May 28, 2005.