[Bill Number] HB 2012 [Author] Thompson [Caption / Statutes Amended] relating to certain prohibited dealings between a wholesaler and retailer of alcoholic beverages. 102.32(a)(2) AB Code [Effective Date] 9/1/2011 [Summary] 
Classifies a Texas winery as a retailer for the purposes of 102.32 Sale of Liquor: Credit Restrictions when the winery purchases wine from a wholesaler for resale to the ultimate consumer in unbroken packages. In other words, wineries will be subject to credit law restrictions when purchasing wine from a wholesaler to resell to the ultimate consumer. If a winery fails to pay a wholesaler on time, the winery shall be placed on the statewide delinquent list and no wine may be purchased from wholesalers until the account is paid in full.