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Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he wants the current alcohol-to-go policy to remain after the end of the coronavirus epidemic.
Texans taking advantage of the availability of alcohol for pickup and delivery may be able to do that indefinitely.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission indicated on its website that to-go sales may continue after restaurants are allowed to reopen in a limited capacity on Friday.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday he would allow restaurants to open for dine-in, but at reduced capacity with 25% occupancy.
On March 18, Abbott issued a waiver allowing restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases, including beer, wine and mixed drinks.
“Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after May 1,” Abbott tweeted, and he added, “From what I hear from Texans, we may just let this keep on going forever.”
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