Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

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Sunset Review of the TABC

The mission and performance of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are under review by the Texas Legislature as required under the Texas Sunset Act. Input from the public is welcomed throughout the review process. Read more about the Sunset Review.

New Licensing Bulletin: Expedited Processing Fees

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will now accept applications for catering and festival certificates via e-mail. Read more about recent rule changes.

Statements from TABC leadership on Austin bombing investigation.

From TABC Chairman Kevin Lilly

"In light of the recent bombings across the Austin area, TABC stands with our fellow law enforcement agencies as the search for this cowardly anonymous killer continues. We will provide any and all support that is requested. Texas is our homeland, and we will keep her safe."

From TABC Executive Director A. Bentley Nettles

"As local, state, and federal police close in on the Austin bomber, we're asking all retailers to think of customer safety at their business. If you see something suspicious, call 911 immediately. TABC stands with our fellow officers."

Statewide Spring Break operations to curtail underage drinking.

The TABC will conduct a statewide enforcement campaign designed to identify retailers who sell alcohol to underage customers during Spring Break. Read more about the Spring Break operation.

TABC Statements on Fallen DPS Trooper Damon Allen.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Chairman Kevin J. Lilly

"The entire TABC community stands with our colleagues at the Texas Department of Public Safety in the wake of the tragic killing of Trooper Damon Allen on Thanksgiving Day. Our state's law enforcement professionals put their lives on the line every day in service of their fellow Texans. We will never forget the dedication and bravery of Trooper Allen and of all our fellow peace officers. Our hearts and our thoughts are with Trooper Allen's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time."

TABC Executive Director A. Bentley Nettles

"On behalf of everyone at TABC, we extend our sincere condolences to Trooper Allen's family and colleagues. The loss of a loved one is never easy, particularly during the holiday season. We will strive to honor Trooper Allen's memory by serving our fellow Texans in the same selfless, dedicated manner as he did. Our thoughts are with the brave men and women of DPS as they work through this tragic event."

Label Approval Application Forms have been updated

Label approval application forms have been updated as part of our constant goal for improved customer service. TABC does offer online label approval application submissions for those looking to save time, for convenience and quicker approval of label applications. If you have any questions regarding the updated forms or online label approval, please contact TABC's Label Approval Office at 512-206-3410 or label.approval@tabc.texas.gov.

New Organizational Chart Released

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has adopted a new organizational chart showing the relationships between the various agency divisions, supervisors and executives. The new organizational arrangement places divisions with related missions under one of three deputy executive directors, allowing for increased oversight and efficiency. View the new organizational chart.

TABC Update: Hurricane Harvey Response

This video shows the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey on the citizens of Texas who live and work along the Texas Gulf Coast. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission was asked to assist with public safety for Victoria, Dickinson and Houston immediately after the storm's landfall. More than 150 TABC agents from as far away as Abilene immediately rushed to the aid of their fellow Texans.

Also in the path of the hurricane were five TABC offices including the Houston regional office. In all, 39 TABC employees and more than 26,000 alcoholic beverage license holders along the Gulf Coast were affected by Harvey. Some lost homes, cars or businesses, and all were affected in some way by this natural disaster.

Although our agents have returned to their normal duty stations, TABC stands ready and willing to assist our fellow Texans and all customers of this agency. View the video on YouTube .

TABC working with industry to respond to Hurricane Harvey

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, TABC has received numerous inquiries related to issues experienced as a result of the storm. Read more about these issues and the agency's response.

TABC's Self-Evaluation Report now online

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's Self-Evaluation Report (SER) was submitted to the Sunset Advisory Commission on September 1, 2017. This report includes input from agency leaders to describe TABC's objectives, its many successes and its challenges. Among the successes identified in the 2017 SER are TABC's collection of more than $600 million in revenue for the state during the biennium as well as a reduction in calls for service by local police related to bars where TABC has conducted operations.

All state agencies are subject to the Sunset review process. TABC most recently underwent review in 2004, and many Sunset recommendations were approved by the Texas Legislature in 2007. Changes made as a result of the Sunset process included the agency's Public Inquiry website, which allows users to look up information about a TABC-licensed business, approved labels, and seller server training certificates, as well as the formation of the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility, which investigates complaints against TABC personnel.

The SER is one of many components used by the Sunset Commission throughout its review of the agency leading up to its recommendations to the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019. To learn how you can participate in the process, please refer to the Sunset website .

Read TABC's Self-Evaluation Report

Permit numbers will change to seven digits.

This fall, TABC permit numbers will increase from 6 digits to 7 digits. Read more about this change to 7 digits.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Please let us know what you think of our organization. We welcome positive and negative feedback, so we know what we're doing right and what we could improve upon. Take our survey.

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