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Texas Distillers Urge Congress to Provide Economic Relief to Craft Distilleries Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Texas Distillers Urge Congress to Provide Economic Relief to Craft Distilleries Amid COVID-19 Crisis May 28th, 2020 WASHINGTON — In a letter sent yesterday to the Texas congressional delegation, trade associations representing the more than 160 distillers throughout the state urged Congress to provide additional economic relief to distilleries facing enormous financial hardship due to…

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Joint Requests for COVID-19 Actions (TXWA, TDSA, DISCUS)

Today, three organizations (TXWA, TDSA, & DISCUS) submitted joint request letters on behalf of distillers in Texas who are shifting production at their distilleries to meet demand for hand sanitizer. One letter was sent to the Texas Division of Emergency Management requesting the following… Classify all Texas distilleries, employees and industry association employees as essential…

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TXWA and TDSA Request State Support to Help Distillers Meet Hand Sanitizer Demand in Texas.

On March 18th, The TTB released guidance related to easing of restrictions related the production of hand sanitizer by licensed distilleries typically restricted to only the production of beverage alcohol. Due to an overwhelming demand from the public, and especially first-responders and healthcare workers, Texas distillers immediately started producing sanitizer products based on the WHO…

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