Bacon Truck on Hiatus; Patio Party at Nicola's

HENDERSON AVENUE—Adam West, owner of the Unforsacon Bacon food truck, is the new executive chef at The Porch. (The mobile venture's on hold for now.) [SideDish]

CRAFT BEER WIRE—Excellent news for the craft beer industry and its many devotees: Bills that will make doing business easier for craft breweries were passed by the Texas House today. Eater Houston editor Eric Sandler has the full scoop, including reactions from brewers. [-EHOU-]

PLANO—Nicola's at the Shops at Legacy is kicking off patio season with free appetizers and $5 cocktails — including Italian margaritas, because that's a thing now — from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow. [Eaterwire]