On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, the Austin American Statesman publishes an article titled Wal-mart files federal lawsuit to sell liquor in Texas. They filed the lawsuit Thursday in Austin's federal court, wanting to sell hard alcohol at package stores near existing Wal-marts across the state. The Texas Alcohol Beverage Code prohibits publicly traded companies (like Wal-mart) from having package stores to sell liquor in Texas. The reason I think this article as well as the comments are worth reading is because I grew up in Illinois, where you can buy hard liquor at gas stations, non the less places like Wal-mart or Sams Club. I would like to see them be able to make this happen, mainly for its convenience.