[SheLion]

Those dry counties out there should be declared unlawful.

The last time I was in Texas, Texas was dry. Could only buy beer. But you could go to the "private bars," and bring your own bottle. I am not sure how the laws work for alcohol. I just know that the liquor industry isn't having NEAR the problems that smokers and tobacco is.

[WyldKard]

The last time I was in Texas, Texas was dry. Could only buy beer. But you could go to the "private bars," and bring your own bottle. I am not sure how the laws work for alcohol. I just know that the liquor industry isn't having NEAR the problems that smokers and tobacco is.

Um...I don't think ALL of Texas is dry though. Or the bar at the hotel in Mesquite that served me a vodka sour is in a lot of trouble...

[BikerNYC]

There are some counties out there that prohibit businesses from selling alcohol or allowing people from drinking on their establishments. In other places, there are little carry out stores where you can buy a can of beer, but there are signs that say the law prohibits you from drinking it there. I dont see how that's any different than prohibiting a business from letting people drink in a restaurant and letting them smoke.

[Freemyland]

The 21st Amendment allows states states to regulate the sale of alcohol, even to the point of prohibition. The states can allow local governments to exercise this power if they choose.

The foregoing is not to be construed as an endorsement of dry laws.