Regarding only the 51% law in Texas. In order to compound this never ending debate which is not limited to just this forum I will offer the following observation. Any resturant in Texas with an on premise mixed beverage permit is very likely to derive way more than 51% of their sales from alcohol. The mark up on alcohol sales is astounding!! Not to mention the number of patrons whose bar bill can exceed the food bill. A party of four adults with the food bill averaging $15.00 per person and everyone orders two top shelf Margaritas or call mixed drinks that average $8.00 to $10.00 each times four it isn't hard for to do the math. This is only an example and of course does not fit every situation. Add to this the happy hour, sports crowd, holiday shoppers, etc, who stop in to their local restaurant to have two or five drinks and a plate of $10.00 munchies. hardcase60

__________________
You want me to do what?