Cheers! Texans may be able to order alcohol to go ‘forever,’ Gov. Abbott tweets

Ordering alcohol to go from your favorite Texas restaurant may not be just a coronavirus thing.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said late Tuesday night the sales of alcohol to go can continue after May 1, when restaurants in the state are allowed to reopen.

“From what I hear from Texans, we may just let this keep going on forever,” Abbott tweeted.

You hear that, Texans? You can continue to order your margaritas, craft beer and Chardonnay from restaurants in the state and bring it back home.

Sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks have been allowed by the state government during the coronavirus pandemic, as restaurants were forced to halt dine-in services.

A recent plan from Abbott will allow restaurants to reopen Friday as long as they limit occupancy to 25%. Expanded to-go and delivery options will continue to be allowed.

Under the rules for reopening, tables must be six feet apart and cannot seat more than six people, and hand sanitizing stations must be available at entrances, Abbott said in his “Open Texas” report earlier this week.

Restaurants with a mixed beverage permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission can serve alcohol as long as it’s accompanied by a food order. Those with a wine and beer permit can sell alcohol without the purchase of food, according to Texas ABC.

“TABC staff is reviewing the governor’s report and working with his office to seek further guidance on the specifics of the plan,” the commission says on its website.