Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 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.

Source: Section 5.31 — General Powers and Duties, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­5.­htm#5.­31 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

5.01
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission 5.02
Members of Commission 5.03
Terms of Office 5.04
Presiding Officer 5.05
Relationship with Alcoholic Beverage Business Prohibited 5.06
Commission Office 5.07
Commission Meetings 5.08
Per Diem, Expenses 5.10
Employees 5.11
Administrator 5.12
Duties of Administrator 5.13
Assistant Administrator 5.14
Inspectors and Representatives 5.15
Assistant Attorneys General 5.16
Representation in Appeal to Commission 5.17
Suits Against the Commission: Venue 5.18
Audit 5.20
Standards of Conduct Information 5.21
Advisory Committees 5.022
Training 5.31
General Powers and Duties 5.32
May Require Reports 5.33
Regulate Licensees and Permittees 5.34
Delegation of Authority 5.35
Issuance of Permits and Licenses 5.36
Investigation of Violations 5.37
Collection of Taxes at Source 5.38
Quality and Purity of Beverages 5.39
Regulation of Liquor Containers 5.40
Regulation of Malt Beverage Container Deposits 5.41
Alcohol Used for Scientific Purposes, Etc 5.42
Penalty for Violation of Rule 5.43
Who May Hold Hearing 5.44
Subpoena of Witnesses 5.45
Proof of Document 5.47
Records of Violations 5.48
Private Records 5.49
Printed Copies of Code and Rules 5.50
Establishment of Certain Fees 5.51
Bookkeeping Records 5.051
Grounds for Removal from Commission 5.52
Program Accessibility Plan 5.53
Public Interest Information and Complaints 5.54
Resolution of Complaints 5.55
Electronic Processing of Licenses, Permits, and Certificates 5.56
Funding of Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program 5.57
Marketing Practices Regulatory Decisions 5.58
Internal Affairs 5.59
Use of Technology 5.60
Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures 5.61
Training Program on Opioid-related Drug Overdose 5.101
Human Resources Division 5.102
Recruitment 5.103
Annual Report 5.141
Purchase of Firearm from Commission by Inspector or Representative 5.142
Special Inspectors or Representatives 5.321
Electronic Signatures 5.331
Public Disturbance Reports 5.361
Enforcement 5.362
Schedule of Sanctions 5.363
Disciplinary Authority of Administrator and Commission 5.364
Receipt and Use of Market Data 5.371
Proceeds from Contraband 5.441
Fees and Expenses Paid Members or Employees of Commission 5.581
Disclosure of Personnel Records of Commissioned Peace Officers
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 5.31’s source at texas​.gov