Sec. 5.48. PRIVATE RECORDS. (a) "Private records," as used in this section, means all records of a permittee, licensee, or other person other than the name, proposed location, and type of permit or license sought in an application for an original or renewal permit or license, or in a periodic report relating to the importation, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages required by the commission to be regularly filed by a permittee or licensee.
(b) The private records of a permittee, licensee, or other person that are required or obtained by the commission or its agents, in connection with an investigation or otherwise, are privileged unless introduced in evidence in a hearing before the commission or before a court in this state or the United States.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 402, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Structure Texas Statutes
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 5.49. 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