Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

The meeting included recognitions such as an Employee Service Award and the retirement of Deputy Chief David Whitt. Public comments were heard from various individuals and organizations. The commission discussed and considered potential actions on proposed amendments to rules relating to Term of Authorization, Annual Limitation on Authorizations; Request for Temporary Event Approval; Purchase of Alcohol for a Temporary Event; Sanctions for Regulatory Violations; Wholesaler Delinquent to Distiller and Rectifier; Certification of Registration for a Malt Beverage Product, and Requirements Relating to Nonresident Brewer's Licenses; Passenger Transportation Permit Storage Registration. Additionally, the commission reviewed and considered the readoption of rules relating to Auditing, Advertising and Promotion, and Regulation of Cash and Credit Transactions. They also considered the adoption of a new chapter relating to Emergency Rules, specifically addressing Prohibited Sales of Consumable Hemp Products to Minors and Mandatory Age Verification for Consumable Hemp Product Sales. No executive session was held.

The meeting included employee service awards and an enforcement recognition award. The FY25 Internal Audit Report was presented, and the FY26 Internal Audit Plan was considered and approved. There was a legislative session recap and budget update. Public comments were heard. The commission reviewed rules related to auditing, advertising and promotion, and regulation of cash and credit transactions. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, legal advice, and security assessments. The next meeting date was announced.

The meeting included reports on AIMS, employee engagement surveys, and the introduction of an interim Chief Financial Officer. Discussion and potential action were taken on the TABC Strategic Plan (2023-2027), TABC fees, and several proposed rules, including new and amended rules on sanctions and penalties, enforcement, recordkeeping, alcohol delivery compliance, and various rule repeals. Public comments were received, and an executive session was held to discuss personnel matters and legal advice. The meeting concluded with announcements regarding the next meeting date.

The meeting included opening items such as the call to order and Pledge of Allegiance. A service award was presented, and law enforcement support recognition awards were given. Updates were provided on AIMS, the FY24 budget, and performance measures. The commission considered and approved the draft TABC Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029. Public comment was received. The readoption of Chapter 33, Subchapters A & B, relating to licensing applications, fees, and payments was approved, along with the publication of a rule review of Chapter 33, Subchapters C-G. An executive session was held to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director or a Commission employee; receive legal advice; and discuss pending or contemplated litigation. The next meeting date was announced.

The meeting included updates on the Local Administrative Rules (LAR), revenue projections, point of sale system rollout, and sunset implementation. The commission considered and acted on several rule changes, including the adoption of amended Rule 31.9, the repeal of Rule 33.16, and the publication of proposed amendments to Rules 33.73, 33.78, 33.94, and 45.117, as well as proposed new rules and the repeal of other rules. A motion to approve publication of proposed new Ch. 49, Safe Harbor, failed. An executive session was held to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, and evaluation of the Executive Director and to receive legal advice. Following the executive session, the commission approved an offer of employment to Thomas Graham for the position of Executive Director and an increase to his salary. The meeting concluded with an announcement of the next meeting date.