UPDATED: Twin Liquors Reaches TABC Settlement

Terms still pending and nobody's talking yet

"...shuttered the liquor giant. Carolyn Beck, spokesperson for the TABC, confirmed the settlement, but did not offer further comment...."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...Everybody also knows that TABC regulators aren't that wise or capable, but pigheaded over..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...retracted their vaccine proof requirements after receiving word from TABC that the policy was in violation of Texas law,..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

How Has TABC Screwed You Lately?

Tales from the front lines of the Austin entertainment industry

"...How do TABC's regulations and operations impact specific roles in Austin's alcohol..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

PR Woes at TABC

Tough times for the TABC as agency's Sales to Intoxicated Persons enforcement program comes under increasing fire

"...John Whitmire, D-Houston, and Rep. Kino Flores, D-Palmview – TABC Administrator Alan Steen announced on April 12 that the..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TABC to Texas Restaurants: Comply With State Vaccine Law and We Got No Beef

Liquor license suspension under SB 968 is "last resort," elaborates state agency

"...outlines that the appropriate state agency – which is TABC in the case of restaurants and bars – may..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Twin Liquors Settles With TABC

The liquor giant will be allowed to keep open all of its retail operations, but faces a $500,000 fine and the end of wholesale operations in some stores.

"...between Twin and Yassine, a joint FBI, IRS, and TABC task force raided Twin Liquors' Austin headquarters in April..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Twin Liquors: TABC on a 'Witch Hunt'

Temporary agreement postpones TRO and depositions until court date set

"...task force, comprising agents from the FBI, IRS, and TABC, raided the Twin Liquors corporate office on Airport Boulevard,..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TABC's War

"...Dear Editor, I have watched the TABC take my friends, co-workers, and customers to jail. I..."

March 6, 2006 Postmarks

TABC Seeks Revocation of Twin Liquors' Permits

Move could shutter chain's area stores

"...In the lawsuit, Twin Liquors attorneys say that the TABC is looking to revoke the company's liquor permit –..."

March 21, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Sunset Throws Shade at LCRA, TABC

Staff reports hardly flattering

"...openness and engagement to improve public trust." Over at TABC, which is subject to Sunset overhaul and which just..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TABC-Thwarting Shenanigans, Smokin’ Beauty’s Vietnamese Brisket, Lenoir’s Sunday Suppers, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...gin mills trying to dodge all wacky ninjalicious around TABC’s 51% food sales regs, which would be almost cute..."

Aug. 26, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Jessi Cape

TABC-Thwarting Shenanigans, Smokin’ Beauty’s Vietnamese Brisket, Lenoir’s Sunday Suppers, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

On The Banality of Evil…

In the Rainbow Lounge incident, unlike so many, there are clear winners and losers. The winners get to walk away.

"...almost a week since the Fort Worth police and TABC decided to raid the Rainbow Lounge on what was..."

July 2, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Selling Pre-Packaged Foods Could Qualify Some Austin Bars to Reopen as Restaurants

"Creative things will happen" as Austin remains in Stage 3 phase

"...The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), on August 25, approved new rules making it easier..."

Aug. 29, 2020 Food Post by Kevin Curtin

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...19 guidance issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), which stated that restaurants with a mixed beverage (MB)..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...the Alcoholic Beverage Code, the collection of statutes the TABC uses to administer policy: "Provid­ing, selling, or serving an..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Free To Be Beer!

Hear, hear! Judge rules for breweries.

"...speak about the alcoholic content without worrying about any TABC regulations, and we can call beer what it is."..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"..."We [Cisneros and Woody] had a meeting with TABC that Friday at 3pm," Cisneros said, "and we told..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who Owns Sixth Street

Is Austin's Sixth Street Entertainment District undergoing an identity crisis? -- and who are the designated shrinks?

"...APD but also for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Both are facing stretched resources as crowds grow on..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bars, or Behind Bars?

APD busts the owners of seven Sixth Street bars for falsifying info on their liquor licenses.

"...have been charged with supplying false information on their TABC liquor license documents, a third-degree felony. APD officials say..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bar Targeted in APD Bike-Wreck Probe

TABC, DPS, and APD all looking at circumstances of Jacobsons' fatal accident.

"...Among the agencies investigating the incident is the TABC, whose officers were called to the scene, said Capt...."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On Hold

Trial, etc., pending in SXSW crash

"...flux. Club owner Gene Mays submitted an affidavit to TABC to remove his bar's liquor license from the address,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TCB

If we can now get arrested for even acting drunk, we may need Emo's, Daniel Johnston and Dale Watson more than ever

"...the moment it hit the media last month. The TABC's Web site acknowledges an increase in phone calls and..."

April 7, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

911, We've Got a Smoker

Austin's new smoking ordinance takes effect today

"...thinks of it along the lines of the current TABC rules...."

Sept. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Public Notice: Good News!

Masks, vaccinations, skateboarders all get reprieves

"...out. Several local restaurants and venues received notice from TABC a couple of weeks ago that their new policies..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Texas vs. Austin vs. COVID-19

In the courts and schools and bars, the battle rages

"...Gov. Greg Abbott and his state government are waging..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Brandon Cash Says He's a Clown. His Critics Say He's a Bigot. Will His Customers Keep Coming Back?

The show must (?) go on

"...weeks that Texas bars had been allowed to reopen, TABC shut down the West Sixth Street location of Cash's..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lee Ackerley

UPDATE: Beer-to-Go Passes House but the Battle Will Rage On in the Senate

What actually happened, and what happens next

"...all, but rather a late-addition amendment tacked onto the TABC Sunset Bill by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) because the..."

April 26, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

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