Sec. 5.58. INTERNAL AFFAIRS. (a) The administrator shall establish an office of internal affairs to ensure fair and impartial investigations of alleged employee misconduct.
(b) The administrator shall appoint and directly oversee the head of the office of internal affairs.
(c) The office of internal affairs has original departmental jurisdiction over complaints involving commission personnel.
(d) The office of internal affairs staff shall coordinate and be the central reporting point for all employee investigations. The staff may initiate investigations of complaints; however, the staff must obtain the approval of the appropriate division director or higher-level executive management to investigate an employee when no complaint has been made.
(e) At least once each month, the head of the office of internal affairs shall report to the administrator information about the nature and status of each complaint investigated by the office of internal affairs.
(f) The head of the office of internal affairs shall submit a quarterly report to the members of the commission. The report must contain a summary of information relating to investigations conducted under this section, including an analysis of the number, type, and outcome of investigations, trends in the investigations, and recommendations to avoid future complaints.
(g) The commission shall inform the public about how to file a complaint against an employee of the commission and the steps the agency takes to address complaints against employees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 904), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2007.
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