Something that has always interested me is Texas’ reluctance when it comes to the accessibility of alcoholic beverages. When you visit other states, you will not find gas station or large retailers such as Walmart that don’t have some sort of hard liquors (spirits) in their stores. To me, it seems that the only state that does not have them in gas stations or in Walmart is Texas. Texas prides itself in being largely republican meaning small government to put it simply. But for someone that touts small government it seems odd that there is not much choice when it comes to the type of beverages you drink. A recent bill was just passed in the house that would allow for people to take a six pack home after a visit at a brewery. 

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez introduced a bill that would allow for consumers to purchase beers from a brewery after a visit and take a six pack home. Surprisingly, this was not allowed before this bill. It still has yet to pass the senate but I believe Texas should pass the bill. This comes down to the freedom of choice. It makes sense that Texas wants to look after the safety, welfare and health by not allowing whiskey in its gas station, although I don’t agree I can see a valid argument there. 

However, it doesn’t make sense that you can’t buy a six pack at a brewery, a place that literally makes beer. It may be going a step too far in the limitations of choice. Texas should vote Yes to Rodriguez’s bill. The sad fact is that the bill was only passed through the house on a technicality yet it is so helpful to our economy. According to Rodriguez, breweries generate over 4.5 billion to Texas’ economy per year. If an individual can go to an heb to get a 24 pack, why can’t people go to a brewery to get a six pack. Texas should pass this bill