Monitoring the SessionHB 498
Filed
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to a local option election on the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Wet areas vote. If yes, package stores open Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The bill lets voters in areas that already allow package liquor sales hold a local option election on whether liquor can be sold on Sunday for off-premise consumption. It touches package stores, liquor wholesalers, local distributors and voters in wet areas. Where voters approve, package stores may sell liquor on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and wholesalers and local distributors may deliver to retailers on Sunday.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1346 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 679 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1346 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 679 (Died in committee). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB498 · 2026-11-09
relating to a local option election on the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Wet areas vote. If yes, package stores open Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The bill lets voters in areas that already allow package liquor sales hold a local option election on whether liquor can be sold on Sunday for off-premise consumption. It touches package stores, liquor wholesalers, local distributors and voters in wet areas. Where voters approve, package stores may sell liquor on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and wholesalers and local distributors may deliver to retailers on Sunday.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$56,000.00
Also funds 5 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986907, 101059773, 101069326, 101072293.
$17,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986907, 101032801, 101059773, 101072293.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$56,000.00
Also funds 5 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986907, 101059773, 101069326, 101072293.
$17,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986907, 101032801, 101059773, 101072293.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Bucy, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 3, 2023: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Relating to a local option election to allow the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Bucy, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Apr 8, 2025: Left pending in committee
Relating to a local option election on the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
Elections--General
The text as introduced · 315 words
90R624 MPF-F By: Bucy H.B. No. 498 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a local option election on the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 105.01(a), Alcoholic Beverage Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Except as provided in Sections 105.011, 105.02, 105.03, 105.04, 105.08, and 105.091, no person may sell, offer for sale, or deliver any liquor: (1) on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day; (2) on Sunday; or (3) before 10 a.m. or after 9 p.m. on any other day. SECTION 2. Chapter 105, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is amended by adding Section 105.011 to read as follows: Sec. 105.011. SUNDAY SALE OF LIQUOR IN CERTAIN AREAS. In an area where the sale on Sunday of liquor for off-premise consumption has been approved by local option election: (1) the holder of a package store permit may sell, offer for sale, or deliver liquor on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.; (2) the holder of a wholesaler's permit may sell, offer for sale, or deliver liquor to a retailer anytime on Sunday; and (3) the holder of a local distributor's permit may sell, offer for sale, or deliver liquor to a retailer on Sunday between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. SECTION 3. Subchapter B, Chapter 501, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 501.0351 to read as follows: Sec. 501.0351. ISSUE ON SUNDAY SALE OF LIQUOR. (a) In an area where the sale of liquor for off-premise consumption has been legalized, a local option election may be held to prohibit or legalize the sale on Sunday of liquor for off-premise consumption. (b) The ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the issue: "The sale on Sunday of liquor for off-premise consumption." SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.