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Election Code §501.001

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In force on Sep 01, 2021 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2021 · same as today's text

DEFINITIONS

In this chapter: (1) "Alcoholic beverage," "commission," "liquor," "malt beverage," "mixed beverage," and "wine and vinous liquor" have the meanings assigned by Section 1.04 , Alcoholic Beverage Code. (2) "Municipality" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.005 , Local Government Code. (3) "Premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 11.49 , Alcoholic Beverage Code. (4) "Political subdivision" includes a justice precinct.

History: Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 975 (H.B. 1799 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1164 (H.B. 2817 ), Sec. 41, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545 ), Sec. 388, eff. September 1, 2021.

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