'To-go' liquor proposal might get another shot [View all]

[TexasTowelie]

A key House lawmaker on state liquor policy is “cautiously optimistic” that this could be the year consumers could purchase liquor “to-go” at stores outside the state-controlled system.

It's been a goal of some governors and lawmakers going back to at least the early 1980s, but for decades proponents have come up short.

“We made some great strides forward the past few years, so I'm hoping the momentum is there to keep going,” said Rep. Adam Harris, R-Juniata County, the chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee.

Harris' committee is scheduled to take up two proposals Monday to allow private retailers to sell hard liquor. The vote is an early step in the legislative process, and the proposals could get a serious look this spring as lawmakers look for options to balance the budget.

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