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So according to the TABC I am only allowed to bring 1 quart of distilled spirits into the state of Texas. Non-residents can bring a whopping 1 gallon.
Super Bogus!
So traveling to Kentucy to stock up on booze will turn me into a Bootlegger!
So much for going on a legal Bourbon road trip anywhere outside of Texas.
It's really only a problem when stepping off the cruise ship in Galveston. No one is going to stop you in Texarkana to search your trunk.
A more realistic issue might pop up if you're traveling thru a dry county in Texas. Many have laws where having in excess of 1 quart of liquor in your possession is considered prima facie evidence of intent to distribute. Imagine getting pulled over for a tail light burned out and he sees your three cases of Kentucky's best in the back seat. If he wants to make your life miserable for a few days, he could sure do it.
Randy
Gah! What is wrong in this state (and many others, I'm sure) that allows the kind of stupid assumptions about 'intent to distribute'?Quote:
Originally Posted by BourbonKiller
I would plead the case of intent to eventually comnsume!
Thomas
When I came back from Kentucky last month I had a large suitcase made for camera gear with 9 bottles in it. Checked it in at Southwest. No issues.
I have also checked in baggage with bourbon, as well as driving into Texas with cases of it. No issues thus far.Quote:
Originally Posted by gburger
Contrary to what many Texans believe, Texas is no longer an independent country and there is no Customs declaration when you arrive from other states. And the airlines don't care. As long as you're not carrying hazmat Stagg.
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Originally Posted by cowdery
One of the many reasons that I am happy to not be a native Texan. :slappin:
God Bless Texas!!
When I moved down here the movers wouldn't take my liquor because of TX laws... they usually have no issue with somebody with a half-dozen bottles or so, but with my many bottles of various whisk(e)y, they said that "interstate transport would be an issue" and I'd have to "make other arrangements"!
So... I put it all in our U haul and gritted my teeth as I crossed the state line. But - once you are IN Texas, they have no way of knowing you didn't already have it, and no way to check. BUT - if it was in the car, and uncorked, they could nail you for "open container" violations...
As noted (other than at the Mexico border) there are no checkpoints... so I don't see it as truly enforceable in any practical way, but *legally* I wasn't allowed to bring my stash other than, essentially, my 2 favorite bottles...
(FWIW: there are NO such restrictions on wine or beer - only on liquor)