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Dec 29, 2025

Year in TABC: Top news stories of 2025

The most-viewed news stories on the TABC website reflect a year of transformation for the agency — one that included new leadership, major enforcement operations, and the regulation of the state's hemp industry.

It was an undoubtedly busy year for TABC, so we wanted to take a look back. We compiled a list of the five most-viewed news releases posted in 2025.

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Most viewed news releases of 2025

5. TABC agents, federal partners seize thousands in illicit alcohol during Laredo operation

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4. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission removes 25 potential human trafficking victims from Houston-area bar during joint operation

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3. Gov. Abbott appoints Robert Eckels to chair Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

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2. TABC makes arrest in connection to stolen alcohol shipments

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1. TABC adopts emergency rules prohibiting sale of consumable hemp products to minors and requiring age verification

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