HB 560 — The authority of a political subdivision to require a mi

90R4399 MZM-D By: Walle H.B. No. 560 relating to the authority of a political subdivision to require a minimum amount of parking spaces for a bar.

SECTION 1. Chapter 250, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 250.015 to read as follows: Sec. 250.015. RESTRICTION ON REGULATION OF MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR BARS. (a) In this section, "bar" means an establishment for which a person: (1) holds: (A) a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit issued under Chapter 25, Alcoholic Beverage Code; (B) a mixed beverage permit issued under Chapter 28, Alcoholic Beverage Code; (C) a private club registration permit issued under Chapter 32, Alcoholic Beverage Code; or (D) a retail dealer's on-premise license issued under Chapter 69, Alcoholic Beverage Code; and (2) does not hold a food and beverage certificate. (b) Notwithstanding any other law and except as provided by Subsection (c), a political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other regulation that requires a minimum amount of parking spaces for a bar. (c) This section does not restrict a political subdivision from regulating the provision of accessible parking designated for persons with disabilities in accordance with state or federal law.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.