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July 10, 2017

TABC Cancels Liquor Permits for Two Laredo Retailers

LAREDO, Texas – A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission investigation into alleged drug sales within TABC-licensed businesses resulted in…

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July 5, 2017

TABC Advisory – One Shot Tequila Recall

AUSTIN, TX - Federal authorities have notified the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that three brands of distilled spirits distributed and sold into…

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May 19, 2017

TABC Shutters Six El Paso Bars Following Long-term Investigation

EL PASO, Texas – The permits for six central El Paso bars have been cancelled following a long-term investigation conducted by the Texas Alcoholic…

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May 18, 2017

TABC Chairman Lilly begins Search for Agency's Next Executive Director

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Chairman Kevin J. Lilly has begun the search for the agency's next Executive Director, capping off a busy first…

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May 2, 2017

TABC Cancels Permits for Three Austin-area Bars Following Narcotics Allegations

AUSTIN – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission shuttered three bars April 20 following a long-term investigation into allegations of organized crime…

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April 27, 2017

TABC Planning Increased Patrols During San Antonio Fiesta Week

SAN ANTONIO – Agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's San Antonio Enforcement Office will conduct additional operations intended…

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April 17, 2017

TABC Announces Change to Executive Leadership

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Executive Director Sherry Cook will retire from her position May 23 following more than 40 years of public…

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March 6, 2017

TABC Announces Statewide 2017 Spring Break Undercover Operations

As Texans from across the state flock to the Gulf Coast for Spring Break, agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will conduct a…

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Jan 26, 2017

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Beer Products

The Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced a voluntary recall of select 12-ounce beer products whose bottles may contain trace amounts of loose…

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Oct 3, 2016

TABC Announces Results of Back-to-school Undercover Operations

A week-long Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission undercover operation at alcoholic beverage retailers across the state has found that more than 90…