Note: This is not a legal document; this is the most recent copy of the law that I could find. It is not to be used for any more then information purposes nor should it be used for legal advice.
Kansas
The Statute
Chapter 41, Article 1, § 41-104 permits the making of wine, cider or beer from fruits, vegetables or grains by simple fermentation and without distillation, if it is made solely for the use of the maker and the maker's family.
Summary
§ 41-104 enables the production of beer if it is made only for the use of the maker and the maker's family. "Beer" means a beverage, containing more than 3.2% alcohol by weight, obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water and includes beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and similar beverages having such alcoholic content.
Nebraska
The Statute
Nebraska statute Chapter 53, Article 1, § 53-168.06 permits the making of wine, cider, or other alcoholic liquor by a person from fruits, vegetables, or grains, or the product thereof, by simple fermentation and without distillation, if made solely for the use of the maker and his or her family and guests.
Summary
This statute enables the production of beer without license or permit. Alcoholic liquor shall include alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and any liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits (although stilling is not legal at all), wine, or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
Oklahoma
Summary
HB2348 was signed by Governor Brad Henry May 11, 2010, legalizing homebrewing in Oklahoma. The law went into effect August 26, 2010.
This law is long and quiet detailed in it's scope but this is a good start.
Before HB2348, Oklahoma allowed the home production of cider and wine for personal use after a license was obtained from the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. HB2348 added beer to the beverages that can be produced for personal use. The bill expands the definition of personal use to include “transport to and use at organized affairs, exhibitions or competitions, including, but not limited to, homemaker contests, tastings or judgings.” HB2348 reclassifies the previously required “license” as a “permit.”
Texas
The Statute
Texas statute Title 4, Chapter 109, Subchapter B, §109.21 provides that a license or permit is not required for the manufacture of not more than 200 gallons of wine, malt liquor, or beer.
Summary
This statute enables the production of beer without license subject to amount less then 200 gallons per year. §1.04 defines "Beer" as a malt beverage containing one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and not more than 4% ABV. The law also allows transport of alcohol for exhibition or tastings.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission "may prohibit the use of any ingredient it finds detrimental to health or susceptible of use to evade this code."
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