TABC Commissioners

The policy-making body of the agency is a three-member governing board appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members of the commission hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the term of one member expiring every two years. Each member must be a Texas resident and must have resided in the state for at least five years preceding the appointment. Commission members serve without salary.

The commission is currently comprised of Presiding Officer José Cuevas, Jr., of Midland; Commissioner Steven M. Weinberg, MD, JD, of Colleyville; and Commissioner Melinda S. Fredricks of Conroe.

José Cuevas, Jr.

Presiding Officer - Midland

Presiding Officer José Cuevas, Jr., of Midland is the founder and CEO of JumBurrito, Inc., and JumBurrito Franchises, LLC. He serves on several boards and committees, including Texas State History Museum Foundation (board of trustees); Community National Bank of Midland (board of directors); and Midland Memorial Hospital (board of governors). He was appointed in 2004 to replace Kel Seliger of Amarillo. In October 2008, Governor Rick Perry named Cuevas Presiding Officer of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. In November 2010, Cuevas was reappointed for a second term to expire November 15, 2015.

Steven M. Weinberg, MD, JD

Member - Colleyville

Commissioner Steven M. Weinberg of Colleyville is a retired associate director of the U.S. Peace Corps. He is a past member of the Texas Medical Society, the Tarrant County Medical Society, and is a diplomate of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, and a past member of the Tarrant County Bar Association and Tarrant County American Legion Post 379. Additionally, Weinberg is past president of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) Rotary Club, past board member of the HEB YMCA, and past officer and director of the HEB Chamber of Commerce.

Weinberg is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He received a medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, and a law degree from Southern Methodist University College of Law. He was appointed in 2008 to replace Gail Madden of Dallas. His term expires November 15, 2017.

Melinda S. Fredricks

Member - Conroe

Commissioner Melinda S. Fredricks of Conroe came to the TABC from the Texas Medical Board where she chaired the Legislative Committee for four years, and served on the Licensure Committee and the Disciplinary Process Review Committee. She works as a political organizer, is a former middle school math teacher, former stay at home mom, and a member of Montgomery County Aggie Mom’s club. Her previous experience includes working as a researcher for a national political consulting firm, and partnership in a small public relations firm. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of North Texas. She is the parliamentarian of a Texas statewide women’s organization, former head of her church's relief ministry, and a former scout leader. She was appointed in 2008 to replace John T. Steen of San Antonio. Her term expires November 15, 2013.