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TX Alco Bev Code § 5.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.07. Commission Meetings

Sec. 5.07.  COMMISSION MEETINGS.  (a)  The commission may meet in the city of Austin at times it determines.(b)  A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business or for the exercise of any of the powers or duties of the commission.(c)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that will provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.724, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 397, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1985;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 238, Sec. 39, eff. Jan. 1, 1990;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.724, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.08. Per Diem, Expenses

Sec. 5.08.  PER DIEM, EXPENSES.  Members of the commission receive per diem as provided by the General Appropriations Act for not more than 60 days a year, plus actual expenses, while attending commission meetings or otherwise engaged in the performance of their duties.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 397, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 988 (H.B. 3829), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.10. Employees; Compensation; Bonds

Sec. 5.10.  EMPLOYEES;  COMPENSATION;  BONDS.  (a)  The commission or administrator may employ clerks, stenographers, inspectors, chemists, and other employees necessary to properly enforce this code.(b)  The administrator or the administrator's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program.  The program shall require the intra-agency posting of all nonentry level positions concurrently with any public posting.  The administrator or the administrator's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations.  All merit pay for commission employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.  The employees shall be compensated as provided by legislative appropriation.  The commission or administrator shall determine the duties of all employees of the commission.(c)  The administrator or the administrator's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to assure implementation of a program of equal employment opportunity under which all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, appointment, training, and promotion of personnel that are in compliance with the Commission on Human Rights Act (Article 5221k, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes);(2)  a comprehensive analysis of the commission work force that meets federal and state guidelines;(3)  procedures by which a determination can be made of significant underuse in the commission work force of all persons for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more equitable balance;  and(4)  reasonable methods to appropriately address those areas of significant underuse.(d)  A policy statement prepared under Subsection (c) of this section must cover an annual period, be updated annually and reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (c)(1) of this section, and be filed with the governor's office.  The governor's office shall deliver a biennial report to the legislature based on the information submitted under this subsection.  The report may be made separately or as a part of other biennial reports made to the legislature.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(4).(f)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 110, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 398, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 26, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 5, 110, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(4), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.101. Human Resources Division

Sec. 5.101.  HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION.  (a)  A human resources division is established within the commission.(b)  The division is responsible for personnel, recruiting, hiring, and other human resource functions and shall provide recruiting and technical assistance to the divisions and regional offices of the commission.(c)  The division shall develop policies and procedures related to recruitment, hiring, and other human resource functions that are in compliance with state and federal law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.102. Recruitment

Sec. 5.102.  RECRUITMENT.  For the purpose of providing adequate personnel for all job positions in the commission, the commission shall:(1)  develop a recruiting program that identifies underrepresentation with the commission and focuses on recruiting different ethnic, racial, or gender groups for job categories in which underrepresentation occurs;  and(2)  require that all applicants be reviewed by the human resources division to ensure consideration of underrepresented ethnic, racial, or gender groups.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1079, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1997.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.103. Annual Report

Sec. 5.103.  ANNUAL REPORT.  The administrator shall report not later than February 1 of each year to the commission on the progress of the commission in the recruitment and hiring of personnel in compliance with the commission's recruitment and hiring policies.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.11. Administrator

Sec. 5.11.  ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The commission shall appoint an administrator to serve at its will and, subject to its supervision, administer this code.  Unless the commission orders otherwise, the administrator shall be manager, secretary, and custodian of all records.  The administrator shall devote the administrator's entire time to the office and shall receive a salary as appropriated by the legislature.(b)  The administrator is also known as the executive director.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 398, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (S.B. 1090), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.12. Duties of Administrator

Sec. 5.12.  DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR.  The commission shall specify the duties and powers of the administrator by printed rules and regulations entered in its minutes and shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the administrator and the staff of the commission.  The commission or administrator may develop a procedure under which the commission or administrator, or the designee of either, may negotiate the repayment of debts owed the commission, including fees and delinquent taxes.  When this code imposes concurrent powers or duties on the commission and the administrator, the commission shall designate those powers and duties which it delegates to the administrator.  An order, decision, or judgment rendered and entered by the administrator in a matter in which the administrator has been authorized to act is not subject to change, review, or revision by the commission.  A concurrent power or duty which has not been specifically delegated to the administrator by the commission's order is retained by the commission, and an order, decision, or judgment rendered and entered by the commission in a matter in which the commission has retained authority is not subject to change, review, or revision by the administrator.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 398, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 26, 1985;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 36, Sec. 2, eff. Oct. 18, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 904), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.13. Assistant Administrator

Sec. 5.13.  ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.  (a)  The administrator shall appoint an assistant administrator.  The assistant administrator must meet the same qualifications as the administrator.  The assistant administrator shall take the constitutional oath of office.  In the absence of the administrator, or in case of the administrator's inability to act, the assistant administrator shall perform the duties conferred on the administrator by law or delegated to the administrator by the commission.  If there is a vacancy in the office of administrator, the assistant administrator shall perform the duties of the administrator until an administrator has been appointed by the commission.  At other times the assistant administrator shall perform those duties and have those functions, powers, and authority as may be delegated to the assistant administrator by the administrator.(b)  The assistant administrator is also known as the deputy executive director.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 398, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (S.B. 1090), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.14. Inspectors and Representatives

Sec. 5.14.  INSPECTORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.  The commission or administrator may commission as many inspectors and representatives as are necessary to enforce this code and other laws administered by the commission.  Each inspector and representative shall take the constitutional oath of office, which shall be filed in the office of the commission.  Each commissioned inspector and representative has all the powers of a peace officer coextensive with the boundaries of the state.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 398, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 238, Sec. 40, eff. Jan. 1, 1990;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.141 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.141. Purchase of Firearm From Commission by Inspector or Representative

Sec. 5.141.  PURCHASE OF FIREARM FROM COMMISSION BY INSPECTOR OR REPRESENTATIVE.  (a)  A commissioned inspector or representative of the commission may purchase for an amount set by the commission, not to exceed fair market value, a firearm issued to the inspector or representative by the commission if the firearm is not listed as a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code, and if the firearm is retired by the commission for replacement purposes.(b)  The commission may adopt rules for the sale of a retired firearm to an inspector or representative of the commission.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 2, eff. April 19, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 14.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.142 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.142. Special Inspectors or Representatives

Sec. 5.142.  SPECIAL INSPECTORS OR REPRESENTATIVES.  (a)  The commission or administrator may appoint as a special inspector or representative an honorably retired commissioned inspector or representative.(b)  A special inspector or representative is subject to the orders of the commission and is subject to the orders of the governor for special duty to the same extent as other law enforcement officers.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(5).(d)  A special inspector or representative is not entitled to compensation from the state for service as a special inspector or representative.(e)  A special inspector or representative commission expires January 1 of the first odd-numbered year after appointment.  The commission may revoke a special inspector or representative commission at any time for cause.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 35, Sec. 1, eff. April 16, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(5), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.15. Assistant Attorneys General

Sec. 5.15.  ASSISTANT ATTORNEYS GENERAL.  The attorney general may appoint as many as six assistant attorneys general, as the commission determines necessary, to enable the commission to more efficiently enforce this code.  The attorney general and the assistant attorneys general shall prosecute all suits requested by the commission and defend all suits against the commission.  The commission shall provide the assistant attorneys general with necessary stenographers and office space.  The assistant attorneys general shall be paid by the commission out of funds appropriated to it for the administration of this code.  Their compensation shall be on the same basis as assistant attorneys general devoting their time to general state business.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 399, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (S.B. 1090), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.16 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.16. Representation in Appeal to Commission

Sec. 5.16.  REPRESENTATION IN APPEAL TO COMMISSION.  No member of the legislature or other person may appear for compensation in a representational capacity in an appeal to the commission unless he first files an affidavit supplied by the commission and makes a full disclosure of whom he represents and of the fact that he is being compensated for doing so.  The commission shall provide appropriate forms, and these records are a public record of the commission.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 399, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.17 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.17. Suits Against the Commission: Venue

Sec. 5.17.  SUITS AGAINST THE COMMISSION:  VENUE.  In all suits against the commission, except appeals governed by Section 11.67 or 32.18 of this code, venue is in Travis County.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 399, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.18 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.18. Audit

Sec. 5.18.  AUDIT.  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 8, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.20 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.20. Standards of Conduct Information

Sec. 5.20.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.  The commission shall provide to its members and employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their qualification for office or employment under this code and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.21 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions|Section 5.21. Advisory Committees

Sec. 5.21.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a) The commission, by rule, may establish advisory committees it considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this code.(b)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, applies to an advisory committee created by the commission.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.31 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.31. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 5.31.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The commission may exercise all powers, duties, and functions conferred by this code, and all powers incidental, necessary, or convenient to the administration of this code.  It shall inspect, supervise, and regulate every phase of the business of manufacturing, importing, exporting, transporting, storing, selling, advertising, labeling, and distributing alcoholic beverages, and the possession of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale or otherwise.  It may prescribe and publish rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this code.(b)  The commission shall:(1)  protect the public safety by deterring and detecting violations of this code;(2)  promote legal and responsible alcohol consumption;(3)  ensure fair competition within the alcoholic beverage industry;(4)  ensure consistent, predictable, and timely enforcement of this code;(5)  ensure a consistent, predictable, and timely licensing and permitting process;(6)  promote and foster voluntary compliance with this code; and(7)  communicate the requirements of this code clearly and consistently.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 399, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 904), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.32 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.32. May Require Reports

Sec. 5.32.  MAY REQUIRE REPORTS.  The commission may require persons engaged in the alcoholic beverage business to provide information, records, or other documents the commission finds necessary to accomplish the purposes of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 399, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (S.B. 1090), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.321 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.321. Electronic Signatures

Sec. 5.321.  ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.  Any electronic information, record, or other document, including an application, submitted to the commission that has an electronic signature with the required specific identifiers of the signatory has the same force and effect as a manual signature before a notary public and is considered a sworn statement for purposes of Section 101.69, notwithstanding any other law.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 40 (S.B. 700), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.33 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.33. Regulate Licensees and Permittees

Sec. 5.33.  REGULATE LICENSEES AND PERMITTEES.  The commission shall supervise and regulate licensees and permittees and their places of business in matters affecting the public.  This authority is not limited to matters specifically mentioned in this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 399, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.331 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.331. Public Disturbance Reports

Sec. 5.331.  PUBLIC DISTURBANCE REPORTS.  Local law enforcement agencies in each county with a population of 3.3 million or more shall send to the commission reports and other data concerning shootings, stabbings, and other public disturbances that occur on the premises of a permittee or licensee.  The reports and data shall be incorporated into the record of the permittee or licensee.  The administrator of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission shall prescribe the form and content of such reports.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 688, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.34 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.34. Delegation of Authority

Sec. 5.34.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  The commission may authorize its commissioned peace officers, servants, and employees to carry out, under its direction, the provisions of this code.(b)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly define the respective responsibilities of the commission and the staff of the commission.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 400, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 934, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 5.35 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 2 - Administration of Code|Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 5.35. Issuance of Permits and Licenses

Sec. 5.35.  ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND LICENSES.  The commission may grant, refuse, suspend, or cancel alcoholic beverage permits and licenses as provided in this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 400, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|