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TABC agents, federal partners seize thousands in illicit alcohol during Laredo operation
LAREDO — Agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s Financial Crimes Unit, along with members of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the IRS, seized a large amount of illicit alcoholic beverages while executing a search warrant at a residence in Laredo on Friday, Aug. 15. In total, approximately $34,000 in alcoholic beverages — nearly 7,000 individual containers — were seized at the residence during the operation. The alcohol, which investigators believe was brought into the United States from Mexico, was taken to a secure facility for disposal. Friday’s operation was the culmination of a yearlong investigation by TABC and agents from HSI, Customs & Border Protection, and the IRS. The investigation began when Customs officials intercepted more than 200 liters of illicit alcohol during a routine inspection at the U.S./Mexico border crossing in Laredo. Investigators later uncovered evidence indicating that larger amounts of alcohol were being smuggled into Texas for further distribution to locations such as New York, Oklahoma, and Illinois. The Laredo residence was identified as a possible stash house for the illicit alcohol, leading to Friday’s search of the premises. “Any alcohol brought into Texas that exceeds what’s allowed for personal importation must be imported by properly licensed entities, and the alcohol is subject to state taxes and safety standards,” TABC Executive Director Thomas Graham said. “When bad actors bring alcohol into the state illegally, they potentially endanger Texans with products that could be tainted while creating an uneven playing field for the thousands of businesses who operate lawfully. I’m grateful to our TABC agents, our Ports of Entry personnel, and our investigating partners for their diligent work on this case.” Sec. 107.07 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code outlines the amount of alcohol an individual may personally import into Texas, while setting requirements for taxes and fees due upon importation. Sec. 101.03 of the Code authorizes TABC and its partners to seize and destroy any alcohol brought into the state illegally. The case remains under investigation by TABC and HSI. Media Contact: Chris Porter TABC Director of Communications (512) 206-3462 media@tabc.texas.gov
Read moreAIMS Payment Cart temporarily unavailable
The Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS) Payment Cart will be temporarily unavailable from July 24 through late August as TABC transitions to a new payment and accounting system. The Payment Cart allows users to pay for up to 10 items simultaneously. This temporary unavailability does not impact AIMS users' ability to use the 'Pay Now' button to pay for individual transactions separately. While the Payment Cart is unavailable, all users must pay for each transaction separately by clicking the 'Pay Now' button. Any user who had items pending in their Payment Cart as of July 22 will still be able to access those items by selecting the 'Unsubmitted Transactions' tile in AIMS and then paying for them individually using the 'Pay Now' button on the payment screen. TABC will send another notice when the AIMS Payment Cart feature has been restored.
Read moreTABC agent awarded 2025 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor for response to active shooter at Houston’s Lakewood Church
AUSTIN — Agent Adrian Herrera of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) received the 2025 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The award was presented on June 13 during a ceremony in the Texas House of Representatives Chamber at the Texas Capitol. Herrera was honored for his quick response that stopped an active shooter at Houston’s Lakewood Church last year. The church was holding a Sunday afternoon service on Feb. 11, 2024, when a woman opened fire with a long rifle in the lobby of the building. Herrera, who is stationed at TABC’s Houston office, was providing security for the church during his off-duty hours. After gunfire erupted, a church volunteer notified church security. Herrera and another off-duty officer then approached the woman and exchanged gunfire before neutralizing the threat. “Agent Herrera answered the call to action without regard for his own safety that day, saving countless lives,” TABC Executive Director Thomas Graham said. “Agent Herrera’s commitment to protecting others is one shared by every TABC agent and peace officer across Texas, whether they’re clocked in or not. This is a very proud day for our agency.” TCOLE’s annual State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Awards recognize peace officers, reserve officers, telecommunicators, and jailers who have demonstrated exceptional performance beyond the standard expectations of their duties through acts of professional achievement, public service, or valor. Winners are decided by a judging panel and the TCOLE Board of Commissioners. “We want to thank TCOLE for recognizing Agent Herrera with this esteemed honor and for sharing his story,” Graham said. Herrera was also named 2024 National Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent of the Year by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association in November 2024 and he received the 100 Club of Houston’s Officer of the Year award in May this year. He joined TABC as an agent in March 2019.
Read morePrompt action required to complete 2025 compliance report(s) by June 30
Businesses have just a few weeks left to complete compliance report(s) for their licensed or permitted locations in Texas, and any others shown in AIMS as having an unsubmitted report. Failure to meet this deadline may result in a visit from TABC, an administrative warning, or suspension or cancellation of the license/permit. What: You must conduct a 2025 compliance report (i.e., self-inspection) for each of your TABC-licensed or permitted locations in Texas if the primary license or permit was originally issued in 2023 or before. No compliance report is due in 2025 for licenses and permits originally issued in 2024 or 2025. Why: Compliance reporting helps us confirm that your business is following the law. Failing to file a report on time may result in a visit from TABC, an administrative warning, or suspension or cancellation of the license. When: Start and finish your compliance report(s) between Jan. 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.
Read moreTABC publishes interactive wet/dry map
Figuring out which alcohol sales are allowed at specific locations across Texas has become easier with TABC’s new interactive wet/dry map. The new map allows users to view the status of a county — dry, partially wet, or wet for alcohol sales — and see the alcohol types allowed for various jurisdictions within the county. The map was made possible through a partnership between TABC and the General Land Office. Currently, most Texas counties and cities allow some form of alcohol sales. and there are 60 completely wet counties and three completely dry counties in the state. Where alcohol may be sold in Texas is determined by a local option election in which voters in a county, municipality, or precinct decide the types of alcoholic beverage sales they want to allow in their community.
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