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Time Just Ran Out
Jun
Despite our best efforts, there was not time to get our bill passed
First off, we would like to thank everyone in Texas that put in that extra effort to help get our bill so close to passing. The fight is not over- it is just delayed now until the next election, in November of 2026! We are already working with our representative to discuss re-introducing the bill in the next session. As much of the work has already been completed, it should hopefully move much more quickly through the process next time.
Our next step? We will be comparing our member list against states where home hobby distilling is not legal, and where the state legislature remains in session. We are not planning to just sit idly by while we wait for Texas to open up again. We will keep you updated here and on Facebook as we continue to fight for our goals of legalizing home distilling, both federally and in all states.
Sad that it has to wait until next election in Texas. 🙁
Agreed. As we near that time we will be reminding all of our members in Texas to start reaching out to their Rep. and Sen. to urge their support on the bill. In the meantime we will stay in touch with our representative about re-introducing the bill as soon as allowed in the next session.
Definitely not legal here in Mississippi. Illegal to even own a still with rare exceptions. Would love to change that but probably not in my lifetime. Not even sure where to start.
Mississippi is on our radar, as they meet each year, albeit for a very limited time.
Any chance for a Special Session Hearing?
Not for our little bill, I’m afraid.
Thanks. Let me know if I can ever help. I don’t mind getting involved to further the hobby.
Thank you!
South Carolina!
Is there help for someone trying to get a license to start a distillery in Texas? I can’t afford a 20 thousand lawyer. My operation will be a 1000 square foot building. Start small and probably stay small. I just need help with info. Please anyone.
The HDA is focused on hobbyists, but contact us at Brewhaus (https://brewhaus.com) and we may be able to offer some advice.
We still have Dry Counties in Alabama. Probably won’t ever happen here.
is there a plan to reintroduce the bill as of now.if so when and what can I do to help it go further
Rep. Capriglione is retiring from the position, so we need to wait to see who will be replacing him and will then reach out to them.
Was a blanket ban requested, or is it only for 5th?
I am not sure that I understand your question. Basically, this ruling upholds the previous, District Court ruling.
If I recall correctly an Appeals Court ruling only applies to the states in that District, which in this case is Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
This may be why the Federal Government appears to be reluctant to pursue this issue further. If it was to go to the Supreme Court and the ruling is upheld, then it’s the law for all of the United States.
Of course, I’m not a lawyer nor do I play one on TV. Perhaps if there’s a lawyer here they can fact check me on this.
The ruling also covers HDA members, as they are essentially part of the plaintiff.
At the moment there is nothing to tell us whether the government will pursue this further or not. They still have a couple of months before they need to request the Supreme Court hear the case, or request an extension. They did also go back to the Fifth Circuit and request a rehearing, but the Fifth Circuit denied that request.