H.B. No. 2339

	AN ACT
	relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public
	entertainment facilities.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Section 108.82, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is
	amended to read as follows:
	Sec. 108.82.  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION IN [CERTAIN]
	PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES.  (a)  This section applies only
	[with respect] to a public entertainment facility:
	(1)  that is a stadium, arena, or other permanent
	structure that is used for sporting events;
	(2)  relating to which an agreement approved by the
	administrator under Section 108.79 is in force[:
	[(A)     located in a county with a population of
	more than 1.6 million;
	[(B)  constructed not later than 1994; and
	[(C)  with a seating capacity of at least 45,000];
	and
	(3) [(2)]  for which all alcoholic beverage permits and
	licenses are held by a single holder [independent concessionaire].
	(b)  Notwithstanding Section 28.10, the [independent]
	concessionaire for a public entertainment facility described by
	Subsection (a) may allow a patron who possesses an alcoholic
	beverage to enter or leave a licensed or permitted premises within
	the facility if the alcoholic beverage:
	(1)  is in an open container, as defined by Section
	49.031, Penal Code;
	(2)  appears to be possessed for present consumption;
	(3)  remains within the confines of the facility,
	excluding a parking lot; and
	(4)  was purchased legally at a licensed or permitted
	premises within the facility.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
	a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
	provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
	Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
	Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.B. No. 2339 was passed by the House on April
	23, 2015, by the following vote:  Yeas 139, Nays 0, 2 present, not
	voting.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.B. No. 2339 was passed by the Senate on May
	20, 2015, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1.
	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED:  _____________________
	Date
	_____________________
	Governor