Text of section as amended by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch 230 (H.B. 2196), Sec. 1

For text of section as amended by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 149, see other Sec. 48.01.

Sec. 48.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. (a) The holder of a passenger train beverage permit has the same rights with respect to the sale of alcoholic beverages on a passenger train to which this chapter applies as the holder of an airline beverage permit has with respect to the sale of alcoholic beverages on a commercial passenger airplane under Section 34.01.

(b) This subsection applies only to a passenger train operated by or on behalf of the Texas State Railroad Authority. An alcoholic beverage purchased by a consumer on a passenger train for present consumption may be removed from the train for consumption on property that is part of a public entertainment facility owned or leased by the Texas State Railroad Authority. An alcoholic beverage in an open container purchased by a consumer on property that is part of a public entertainment facility owned or leased by the Texas State Railroad Authority may be consumed on a passenger train.

Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 540, Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 1985.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 230 (H.B. 2196), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.