The notice of appeal was filed last week in the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana, said Tom Kelley, a spokesman for the Texas Attorney General. It is unclear when the appeal will be heard, although the process could take up to a year, said Lou Bright, general counsel for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

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