Sec. 5.56. FUNDING OF TEXAS WINE MARKETING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, on or before October 1 of each fiscal year, the commission shall transfer from funds appropriated to the commission $250,000 to the Department of Agriculture to be used by the department to implement the Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program established by Chapter 110.
(b) The commission in accordance with this subsection may recover the amount transferred under Subsection (a) by imposing a surcharge on licenses and permits issued or renewed by the commission each fiscal year. The surcharge shall be an amount equal to the amount transferred under Subsection (a) divided by the number of licenses and permits the commission anticipates issuing during that year, rounded down to the next lowest whole dollar.
(c) The governing body of an incorporated city or town or the commissioners court of a county may not levy and collect a fee under Section 11.38 or 61.36 based on a surcharge imposed under this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Renumbered from Alcoholic Beverage Code, Section 5.55 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 23.001(1), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2019.
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