UPDATED: Two propositions decided by Nov. 6 vote in DeSoto

Voters say no to stores that sell alcohol but allow consumption in restaurants.

by Daphne Brown of DeSoto TODAY

DESOTO — UPDATE: DeSoto decided against beer and wine stores by a seven point margin. But the sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants was approved by 63% of voters. For complete Dallas County election results link here.

Sixteen state constitutional amendments will accompany two local option propositions on the Nov. 6 election ballot for registered Dallas County voters residing in DeSoto.

The Dallas County Elections Department will conduct, canvass and notify the city of DeSoto of the results. This is not a city election, DeSoto City Secretary Anell Shipman said. Dallas County is handling the election because of the state amendments and the two propositions originated from petitions circulated throughout the city and certified by the county. Dallas County Commissions voted to put the two propositions on the ballot this summer.

DeSoto is one of four cities in Dallas County to decide on the legal sale of beer and wine and mixed beverages in restaurants.

Proposition No. 1 reads: “The legal sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption only.” Proposition No. 2 reads: “The legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only.”

Mesquite voters will also decide on the same two propositions. Cockrell Hill voters will decide for or against Proposition 1 and Duncanville voters are set to vote on Proposition No. 2.