Texas House passes bill to legalize kids' lemonade stands

Lemonade lovers just got some sweet news in the Lone Star State.

Texas is one step closer to allowing kids to sell the popular curbside beverage after the state House passed a bill Wednesday legalizing temporary lemonade stands run by minors.

Texas House Rep. Matt Krause sponsored the legislation, declaring Tuesday “lemonade freedom day” after the bill received initial approval. After the bill's passage he said, "Yesterday was one small step for lemonade, today is one giant leap for young entrepreneurs," according to the Dallas Morning News.

Texas law prohibits the sale of the lemonade because homemade drinks are illegal under the Texas Food Establishment Rules due to health concerns.

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