Texas Statutes
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.

Structure Texas Statutes

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

Section 5.32. May Require Reports

Section 5.321. Electronic Signatures

Section 5.33. Regulate Licensees and Permittees

Section 5.331. Public Disturbance Reports

Section 5.34. Delegation of Authority

Section 5.35. Issuance of Permits and Licenses

Section 5.36. Investigation of Violations

Section 5.361. Enforcement; Inspections

Section 5.362. Schedule of Sanctions

Section 5.363. Disciplinary Authority of Administrator and Commission

Section 5.364. Receipt and Use of Market Data

Section 5.37. Collection of Taxes at Source

Section 5.371. Proceeds From Contraband

Section 5.38. Quality and Purity of Beverages

Section 5.39. Regulation of Liquor Containers

Section 5.40. Regulation of Malt Beverage Container Deposits

Section 5.41. Alcohol Used for Scientific Purposes, Etc

Section 5.42. Penalty for Violation of Rule

Section 5.43. Who May Hold Hearing; Rules of Evidence

Section 5.44. Subpoena of Witnesses; Witness Fees; Contempt

Section 5.441. Fees and Expenses Paid Members or Employees of Commission

Section 5.45. Proof of Document

Section 5.47. Records of Violations

Section 5.48. Private Records

Section 5.49. Printed Copies of Code and Rules

Section 5.50. Establishment of Certain Fees

Section 5.51. Bookkeeping Records

Section 5.52. Program Accessibility Plan

Section 5.53. Public Interest Information and Complaints

Section 5.54. Resolution of Complaints

Section 5.55. Electronic Processing of Licenses, Permits, and Certificates

Section 5.56. Funding of Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program

Section 5.57. Marketing Practices Regulatory Decisions

Section 5.58. Internal Affairs

Section 5.581. Disclosure of Personnel Records of Commissioned Peace Officers

Section 5.59. Use of Technology

Section 5.60. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures