Texas legislature approves bill making alcohol to-go permanent Texas legislature approves bill making alcohol to-go permanent Cocktail kits are here to stay. Courtesy of Backstreet Cafe UPDATE 5-12-2021: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1024 into law on Wednesday, May 12. It permanently allows beer, wine, and mixed drinks to be included in pickup and delivery food orders. --- Texas restaurants will be able to sell beer, wine, and cocktails to-go forever. With a vote of 30-1, the Texas Senate approved HB 1024, which codifies Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency waiver that allowe...