TABC is responsible for protecting the public safety and welfare through consistent and efficient enforcement of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and related rules.
Section 5.21 of the Code authorizes the Commission to establish advisory committees it considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Code and the agency’s mission. In 2021, the Commission by rule established three advisory committees responsible for providing important technical knowledge and industry expertise that can provide the Commission and TABC staff real-world insight. The board members include licensees, representatives from regulated businesses and industries, public members and other professionals.
Advisory board members are appointed by Chairman Kevin Lilly. There is no financial compensation for membership; however, members who are selected to serve enjoy great satisfaction in knowing the significance of their membership and their impact on the professions they serve.
If you're interested in becoming a member of a TABC advisory committee, please submit a letter of interest by scanning the QR code at the bottom of this page or by clicking this link to our online form.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact TABC’s Human Resources Division at TABCHR@tabc.texas.gov.
Winter Weather Office Closures for Feb. 23–25, 2022
TABC's Wichita Falls office will be closed Feb. 25 because of weather conditions. The Arlington office will operate on a two-hour delay and open at 10 a.m. CST.
Here is the full list of temporary closures and changes:
Closed Feb. 25
Region 2: Wichita Falls
Open on Two-Hour Delay Feb. 25
Arlington
Closed Feb. 24
Region 1: Abilene
Region 2: Arlington, Denton, McKinney and Wichita Falls
Region 4: Belton
Open on Two-Hour Delay Feb. 24
Austin and Waco
Closed Feb. 23
Region 2: Arlington (as of 1 p.m.), Wichita Falls
Opened on Two-Hour Delay Feb. 23
Abilene
The list below is being updated to reflect current TABC office closures because of inclement weather.
Last updated at 9 p.m. Feb. 3, 2022.
The following TABC offices are closed Feb. 4:
Region 1: Abilene and Lubbock
Region 2: Arlington, Denton, McKinney, Tyler and Wichita Falls
Region 3: Houston and Richmond
Region 4: Austin, Belton, Bryan, Llano, New Braunfels, San Marcos and Waco
Region 5: San Antonio
The following TABC offices will have a two-hour delayed opening Feb. 4:
Region 1: Amarillo, El Paso and Odessa
The following TABC offices are closed Feb. 3:
Region 1: Abilene, Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock and Odessa
Region 2: Arlington, Denton, McKinney, Tyler and Wichita Falls
Region 4: Austin, Belton, Bryan, Llano, New Braunfels, San Marcos and Waco
Region 5: San Antonio
Data in TABC's Public Inquiry System has been updated to reflect license consolidation and new technology.
Some businesses have reported discrepancies in the data and license status listed in the system. TABC is working to resolve these issues.
If there appears to be a discrepancy with a license status that may affect a wholesale/distribution or Local Distributor (LP) transaction, the business delivering the product can:
Accept from retail businesses proof of payment for their renewal and copy of their virtual summary screen from TABC's application system confirming that the retailer submitted a renewal application.
Accept from a retail business a copy of the renewed license or permit for that business (license that is not expired).
Contact TABC’s Licensing division to verify the license status:
Email licensing@tabc.texas.gov
Call 512-206-3360
If the business has a September 2021 expiration date, read the note below.
September and October Renewal Dates
To accommodate the transition to AIMS, all licenses and permits with September or October 2021 expiration dates are considered active and pending renewal by the agency until Oct. 31, 2021, even if the status field indicates otherwise in the TABC Public Inquiry System. This means that businesses with September or October 2021 expiration dates may continue to operate as normal and still accept wholesale/distribution or Local Distributor (LP) transactions, despite having an expired license date or status in Public Inquiry.
Note for Local Governments and Others Verifying License Status
While the TABC Public Inquiry System undergoes updates, you may use the same steps outlined above to verify a license or permit for any TABC-licensed business.
Originally published Sept. 2, 2021
Updated Sept. 30, 2021
Temporary Office Closures Due to Tropical Storm Nicholas
The Houston Regional, Richmond and Beaumont offices are closed today and tomorrow due to heavy rain and potential flooding from Tropical Storm Nicholas.
To get in touch with our team, please visit our Contact Us page. If you have a question about the Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS), email stakeholder@tabc.texas.gov.
Public Inquiry System Unavailable During Aug. 29 Maintenance
The TABC Public Inquiry system will be unavailable during maintenance on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 4 p.m. until midnight.
We apologize for any inconvenience.