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Committee:	House Licensing and Administrative Procedures
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Gambling | Human trafficking | Licensing and Regulation, Texas Department of | Occupational licenses | Wine and wine industry |
Library Call Number:	L1836.86 L616
Session:	86th R.S. (2019)
Online version:	View report [31 pages  File size: 559 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 86th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following: HB 892, which relates to county regulation of game rooms. Monitor the status of counties statewide who have chosen to regulate game rooms and implement their own regulatory structure to combat illegal gambling activity via registration and permitting requirements, fees, disclosure of ownership, inspection schemes, and civil and criminal penalties. HB 1545, which is the sunset legislation for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission(TABC). Monitor the implementation of the legislation and the agency's progress in the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits and the adoption of new fees. HB 2847, which is the omnibus occupational licensing legislation. Monitor the implementation of revisions relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, including the length of a license term, a fee for the issuance or renewal of a license, and any continuing education required to renew a license. SB 1450, which authorizes alcohol delivery to consumers. Monitor the implementation and permitting process by TABC for consumer delivery of alcohol.
2.	Study efforts by the TABC to combat human trafficking at all licensed locations. Make recommendations to increase the TABC's ability to rescue victims and successfully prosecute more criminals, including recommending harsher penalties for permit holders that have been identified as participating in human trafficking, and to make regulatory or statutory changes needed to prevent human trafficking in this state.
3.	Examine "control label" products and their impact on the three-tier system and alcoholic beverage industry in the state. Make recommendations to regulate control label products in a way that promotes economic growth, benefits the consumer, and stabilizes the three-tier system.
4.	Evaluate the Texas wine industry and the current labeling requirements associated with the use of "Texas" as an appellation. Determine if current regulations and permitting rules are adequate to support the industry's development.
5.	Monitor the State Auditor's review of agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction. The Chair shall seek input and periodic briefings on completed audits for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years and bring forth pertinent issues for full committee consideration.
Committee:	Senate Juvenile Driving While Intoxicated Laws, Interim
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report of the Senate Interim Committee on Juvenile Driving While Intoxicated Laws.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcohol-related deaths | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Blood alcohol concentration | Driver education | Driver licenses | Driving while intoxicated | Graduated driver licenses | Teenage drivers | Traffic fatalities | Underage drinking | Zero tolerance laws |
Library Call Number:	L1836.74 j9882
Session:	74th R.S. (1995)
Online version:	View report [107 pages  File size: 4,903 kb]
Charge:	This report should address the charge below.
1.	Study and make recommendations regarding the establishment of a lower driving while intoxicated blood alcohol threshold for juveniles than for adults. Study and make recommendations regarding the penalties applicable to juveniles for DWI offenses in light of the penalties for adult DWI. Study and make recommendations as to whether changes in the penalties and procedures for dealing with related intoxication offenses, such as public intoxication, could reduce the incidence of juvenile DWI. Study and make recommendations as to whether changes are needed in the laws prohibiting sales of alcoholic beverages to minors or in enforcement of such laws. Identify prevention and intervention measures that hold promise for reducing the incidence of juvenile DWI and that merit expansion. Monitor any federal legislation regarding juvenile DWI issues to determine whether changes are needed in Texas statutes to participate fully in federal programming. Study and make recommendations regarding such other issues that come before the committee in relation to the above charges that the committee deems appropriate for consideration.
Committee:	House Licensing and Administrative Procedures
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1996 : a report to the House of Representatives, 75th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Bingo | Concealed weapons | Gun laws | Guns | Lottery Commission, Texas | Right to Carry Act |
Library Call Number:	L1836.74 l616
Session:	74th R.S. (1995)
Online version:	View report [45 pages  File size: 2,143 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Study provisions added to the Alcoholic Beverage Code during the 74th Legislature that appear to be conflicting in nature.
2.	Determine whether current bingo practices are consistent with the intentions of early enabling legislation and whether current practices serve the public interest.
3.	Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction, including a review of the functions of the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission to assure that administrative functions are performed in the most efficient manner.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, Seventy Third Legislature : report of the Committee on Liquor Regulation, Texas House of Representatives, Seventy Second Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Alcoholism | Bingo | Municipalities | Substance abuse | Sunset review process | Tax revenue |
Library Call Number:	L1836.72 l669
Session:	72nd R.S. (1991)
Online version:	View report [70 pages  File size: 3,170 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Monitor and oversee legislation enacted during the 72nd Regular and Special Called Sessions that was considered by the Liquor Regulation Committee; Performance Audit Review Recommendations; and any agency-initiated changes.
2.	Carry out budget and oversight responsibilities for all agencies, boards, and commissions listed in Rule 3, Section 22. A. Monitor and oversee documenation of salary increases. B. Verify the number and status of outcomes and outputs as identified in the Appropriations Bill (HB 1, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session). C. Review agencies' existing performance standards and determine whether new standards are needed.
3.	Study the problem of municipal ordinances regulating alcohol consumption that are in direct conflict with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
4.	Study the feasibility of using the mixed beverage gross receipts tax to fund chemical dependency treatment programs in counties and cities that receive mixed beverage tax refunds.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, Seventy second Legislature : report of the Committee on Liquor Regulation, Texas House of Representatives, Seventy first Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Bingo | Houston, Texas | Military bases | Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S. | Zoning |
Library Call Number:	L1836.71 l669
Session:	71st R.S. (1989)
Online version:	View report [59 pages  File size: 3,598 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	To monitor all activities and to have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 22.
2.	To study the feasibility of requiring military installations to purchase liquor from state distributors, in light of the recent US Supreme Court decision to hear arguments in this case.
3.	To study the transition of bingo regulation administration to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
4.	To study the problems of cantinas and pubs in areas without zoning laws and what impact they have on neighborhoods.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim report
Library Catalog Title:	Report of the Committee on Liquor Regulation, Texas House of Representatives, Seventieth Legislature : to the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, Seventieth Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcohol-related deaths | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Alcoholic beverages | Alcoholism | Driving while intoxicated | Military bases | Open container laws | Sobriety tests | Traffic fatalities | Traffic safety | Underage drinking |
Library Call Number:	L1836.70 l669
Session:	70th R.S. (1987)
Online version:	View report [104 pages  File size: 4,115 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	To monitor all activities and have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards, and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 22.
2.	To study the industry response and ramifications of the trainer serving program as mandated by HB 1963, 70th R.S., including a review of the Alcohol Beverage Commission's rules.
3.	To study the law enforcement reaction to new laws enacted during the 70th Legislature with regard to driving while intoxicated and open containers.
4.	To study the impact and relationship of the 21 year old drinking age limit on highway and road safety.
5.	To study the feasibility and impact of requiring military installations to purchase liquor from state distributors.
6.	To study the production of an educational video designed to be distributed to primary and secondary schools in Texas informing students of effects of alcohol and alcohol awareness.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report to the 70th Texas Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Alcoholic beverages | Military bases | Open container laws | Sunset review process | Wine and wine industry |
Library Call Number:	L1836.69 l669
Session:	69th R.S. (1985)
Online version:	View report [20 pages  File size: 660 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Monitor all activities and have budget and oversight responsibilities for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
2.	Study the effects of the implementation of the "across the board" sunset provisions of HB 2084, 69th R.S., to determine whether the Alcoholic Beverage Commission has implemented these provisions and if any are causing unforeseen difficulties or problem areas.
3.	Study the continuing growth of the Texas wine and grape industry in comparison with the industry in California and other states.
4.	Do a comparative study of survey of "happy hour" regulations including those of other states and to determine whether they are best regulated through statute or by rule-making authority.
5.	Review and study statistics and enforcement histories of locally adopted "open container" ordinances.
6.	Study the effects of the United States Department of Defense purchasing alcoholic beverages outside the state's regulated channels.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 68th Legislature : report of the / Committee on Liquor Regulation, Texas House of Representatives, 67th Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas |
Library Call Number:	L1836.67 l669
Session:	67th R.S. (1981)
Online version:	View report [60 pages  File size: 2,361 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Oversight functions shall be conducted for all appropriations-related actions of those agencies assigned to this committee for appropriative purposes during the 67th Regular Session of the Legislature. In addition, a study should be made of the impact of any federal cuts, and the differences in the operational aspect of the agencies under block vs. categorical grants. Close scrutiny should be given to each agency to ascertain if legislative intent is being carried out in the rules promulgated by the agency and if the rules are feasible and practical in their application. These agencies include: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
2.	Study the federal proposals which, if enacted, could lead to an erosion of the states' scheme of alcoholic beverage regulation under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.
3.	Study recent federal court decisions that threaten the ability of states to control the importation, transportation and use of alcoholic beverages within their own boundaries.
4.	Study the proposed "Model Uniform State Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Act."
5.	Study the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the purchase of a fleet of state-owned vehicles for law enforcement personnel of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 67th Legislature : report of the Committee on Liquor Regulation, Texas House of Representatives, 66th Legislature.
Subjects:	Air transportation | Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Excise taxes | Wine and wine industry |
Library Call Number:	L1836.66 l669
Session:	66th R.S. (1979)
Online version:	View report [64 pages  File size: 2,584 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Oversight functions shall be conducted for all appropriations-related actions of those agencies assigned to this committee for appropriative purposes during the 67th Regular Session of the Legislature. In addition, a study should be made of the impact of any federal cuts, and the differences in the operational aspect of the agencies under block vs. categorical grants. Close scrutiny should be given to each agency to ascertain if legislative intent is being carried out in the rules promulgated by the agency and if the rules are feasible and practical in their application. These agencies include: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
2.	Study viniculture in Texas as it relates to recently enacted laws relating to the commercial production of wine.
3.	Determine if the fees charged to holders of licenses and permits under the Alcoholic Beverage Code are presently adequate.
4.	Compare Texas laws with other states' laws dealing with revenue collection of taxes on alcoholic beverages and the administration of such taxation at the service level.
5.	Study the feasibility of expanding the number of ports of entry for alcoholic beverages in Texas to include airports.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Report of the Committee on Liquor Regulation : Texas House of Representatives, 65th Legislature.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas | Recycling | Wine and wine industry |
Library Call Number:	L1836.65 l669
Session:	65th R.S. (1977)
Online version:	View report [65 pages  File size: 1,921 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Oversight responsibility of agency expenditures and related transactions. This function shall encompass a review and monitoring of all appropriations-related actions of those agencies assigned to this committee for appropriative purposes during the 65th Regular Session of the Legislature, to with: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
2.	A study of the wine-grape industry in Texas, its potential economic impact on the state, and the possible conflicts that may arise under the present Texas statutes and regulations.
3.	A study of existing laws and regulations relating to liquor and the regulation of that industry in Texas. Make recommendations as to any substantive or formal changes that may be needed to clarify areas of current uncertainty in the law.
4.	A study of nonreturnable bottles and the status of legislation related thereto. The study should review the status of related legislation in other states, and make recommendations as to any necessary changes in Texas statutes.
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation Investigation
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Report to the House of Representatives of the 64th Legislature / Liquor Regulation Investigative Committee.
Subjects:	Alcohol laws and regulations | Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas |
Library Call Number:	L1836.63 L669
Session:	63rd R.S. (1973)
Online version:	View report [9 pages  File size: 331 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Begin immediately a thorough investigation of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
2.	The Committee shall study (1) commission rules and policies, (2) enforcement practices, (3) procedures in notifying licensees of their rights and responsibilities, (4) hearing procedures, (5) methods of providing greater service and equal protection and consideration to those under the jurisdiction of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and (6) any other related matter that the committee shall deem important in making a comprehensive report to the legislature.
Supporting documents
Committee:	House Liquor Regulation Investigation
Title:	Committee documentation
Library Catalog Title:	Minutes
Library Call Number:	L1801.9 L669 63
Session:	63rd R.S. (1973)
Online version:	View document [3 pages]

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