Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 5.38
Quality and Purity of Beverages


(a)

The commission shall require by rule that any alcoholic beverage sold in this state conform in all respects to its advertised quality.

(b)

The commission shall promulgate and enforce rules governing the labeling and advertising of all alcoholic beverages sold in the state, and shall adopt and enforce a standard of quality, purity, and identity of all alcoholic beverages. The commission shall promulgate and enforce necessary rules to safeguard the public health and to insure sanitary conditions in the manufacturing, refining, blending, mixing, purifying, bottling, rebottling, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

(c)

The commission may test the contents of any alcoholic beverage manufactured or sold in the state to protect the public health and safety and to ensure that the product:

(1)

is accurately represented to the public; and

(2)

complies with state law and commission rules.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 400, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 904), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 5.38 — Quality and Purity of Beverages, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­5.­htm#5.­38 (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

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 5.38’s source at texas​.gov