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Alcoholic Beverage Code are considered the “Texas Nuisance Abatement Statutes.” These statutes permit law enforcement agencies to close any piece of property involved in illegal activities, including violations of the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code is made up of the guiding laws for the alcoholic beverage industry and passed by the Texas State Legislature. TABC’s Administrative Rules are created in an open and transparent process. Texas law gives TABC the ability to make the rules necessary to carry out the statutes adopted by lawmakers.

• The following population descriptions in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code have been updated to reflect new data from the 2020 federal census and to ensure the law continues to apply to the intended political subdivisions: • 109.33 – re: population threshold for Alcohol Free Zones • 109.57(e) – re: private club regulation

Understanding the Legal Drinking Age in Texas. The legal drinking age is 21 years old, but Texas law allows some exceptions. For example, in Texas, a person may purchase an alcoholic beverage for or give an alcoholic beverage to a minor if he is the minor’s adult parent, guardian, spouse, or an adult in whose custody the minor has been committed by a court, and he is visibly present when the ...

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE. TITLE 4. REGULATORY AND PENAL PROVISIONS. CHAPTER 101. GENERAL CRIMINAL PROVISIONS. SUBCHAPTER A. PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Sec. 101.01. RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS. (a) If a credible person by affidavit informs the attorney general or a county or district attorney that a person is violating or is about to violate a ...

Sec. 724.063. ADMISSIBILITY OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OR PRESENCE OF SUBSTANCE. Evidence of alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance, drug, dangerous drug, or other substance obtained by an analysis authorized by Section 724.014 is admissible in a civil or criminal action. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept ...

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) Committed to Public Service. We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government ...

Minors attempting to purchase alcohol using a false ID face legal penalties, as tampering with a government record is classified as a Class A misdemeanor under Texas law. Advertising and Labeling Rules. Texas enforces strict regulations on alcohol advertising and labeling to ensure transparency and prevent misleading promotions.

Texas law provides a workaround for alcohol sales in dry or partially dry areas through private club exemptions. Under Chapter 32 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, private clubs can legally serve alcoholic beverages to their members even in areas where public alcohol sales are restricted. Originally designed for social and fraternal ...

Texas Alcohol Sales Laws. Individuals at least 18 years of age and certified by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, may legally pour and serve alcoholic beverages for a patron. Texas has a varied alcohol service schedule. The following days and times apply to alcohol sales statewide: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. until midnight

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) defines illicit beverages as any alcoholic drink manufactured, distributed, or possessed in violation of state regulations. Section 1.04(4) classifies alcohol as illicit if it is produced without proper licensing, transported without required tax stamps, or adulterated to evade legal oversight.

Sec. 109.03. PREREQUISITE TO SALABILITY. An alcoholic beverage is salable under this subchapter only if it has not been adulterated, it is fit for human consumption, all tax stamps required by law have been affixed, and the labels are legible as to contents, brand, and manufacturer. Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 523, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

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.

September 2021 brought about even more Texas liquor law changes, making the landscape of alcohol sales Texas even more dynamic: Extended Sunday Sale Hours. Sundays in Texas just got a little more lively. The new law allows the service of alcohol at on-premise establishments like bars and restaurants to begin at 10 a.m. with the service of food ...

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates the alcoholic beverage industry, offering guidance and enforcing laws related to sales, licensing, and consumption. Drunk driving laws in Texas are strict with severe penalties, including a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21 and escalating consequences for repeat DWI offenders.

Explore the intricate regulations and compliance requirements for alcohol and drinking laws in Webb County, Texas. Discover how state and local ordinances shape the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, and learn about the variations in alcohol laws across different municipalities within the county.

The origin of Texas alcohol laws dates back to post-Civil War blue laws, which were implemented with the intent to make Sunday a day dedicated to rest and worship. These laws limited activities like working, consuming alcohol, and gambling. In 1863, the initial implementation of a blue law in Texas brought forth seemingly random prohibitions ...

The Legislature meets for regular sessions beginning in January every odd-numbered year. Changes to the Code start on the effective date listed in a bill once the bill is passed by both chambers of the Legislature and signed into law by the governor. Read more about changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Code resulting from the 88th Texas Legislature:

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s alcohol laws by allowing spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails to be sold in grocery and ...