CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott took to social media and announced the signing of a new bill into law that would allow certain business to deliver alcohol right to your doorstep.
"Have you ever ordered food or groceries from a retailer to be delivered to your home and also wish that you could deliver beer or wine to be delivered to your home," Abbott said in a video on Twitter. "Well I'm about to sign a law that allows you to do just that. Enjoy responsibly."
In the near future, people wont even have to leave their doorstep drink from their favorite restaurant's beer or wine list.
"I think it's awesome," Michelle Cervantes, said as she celebrated her birthday at BKK Thai Kitchen and Bar.
"Hey if i don't have to drive to get alcohol that's great," her friend said.
House Bill 2152 signed into law allows bars, restaurants and other businesses with mix beverage permits to deliver beer and wine themselves or through a third party.
"We are popular on all of the delivery platforms," BKK server, Cristobal Vilches, said.
Some grocery stores like HEB offer alcohol delivery but local restaurant owners said they are happy it's their turn.
"To be able to pair any of our entrees with a classic Thai beer or any craft beer or bottled wine would make for a more unique take out experience," Ryan Rios, owner of BKK, said.
But, if people think you can grab your go-to-cocktail, that's not happening.
Here are the rules:
-The drink must be delivered in an original, sealed, single serving container.
-The alcoholic drinks can only be delivered by and to someone at least 21 years old.
-The person ordering must provide their i-d during the delivery and sign a receipt.
"It's a safer way to have people at home versus going out and getting drinks and you know getting drunk. drinking and driving," another BKK customer said.
But people may want to hold onto their beer and wine openers.
The bill won't go into effect until September 1.