Agency Bulletins

The following agency bulletins are developed to improve internal and external communications and ensure a more consistent interpretation and application of the statutes across the state. The following bulletins reflect our staff opinions on inquiries presented to us after taking into consideration the specific circumstances involved and the relevant statutes. We will continuously review these opinions and issue new bulletins as necessary to reflect revised statutes, changing circumstances, and industry trends.

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Licensing Bulletins

Number	Date	Title	File Size
LIC001	01/2012	Shipping, Delivery and Transportation of Wine	153k

Marketing Practices Bulletins

Number	Date	Title	File Size
MPA054	3/2013	Credit Law Requirements	197k
MPA053	2/2013	Promotional Activity Prearrangement/Preannouncement for Beer	211k
MPA052	12/2012	Distinguishing Between Illegal Outdoor Advertising and Content Neutral Illustrations	129k
MPA051	09/2012	Market Research Guidelines	120k
MPB050	03/2012	Promotional Activity Prearrangement / Preannouncement and Advertising Product Location	118k
MPB049	01/2012	Changes to Current Regulations – Advertising and Labeling	274k
MPB048	11/2011	Credit Law Requirements Update	140k
MPB047	08/2011	Split Case Fees - Wine and Distilled Spirits	175k
MPB046	07/2011	Post Delivery Product Damage, a.k.a. "Chips and Flats"	139k
MPB045	02/2011	TABC Adds Active Suspended Permit Status to Public Inquiry System	240k
MPB044	01/2011	Mixed Beverage Purchasing Requirements Amended 02/21/13	220k
MPB043	01/2011	Cash Credit Law Field Settlement Civil Penalty Chart	270k
MPB042	12/2010	TABC Authorizations for Credit Exchange of Caffeinated Malt Beverages	180k
MPB041	12/2010	TABC Expands Collaborative Effort with Comptroller's Office to Collect Delinquent Taxes	324k
MPB040	11/2010	TABC Seeks Voluntary Removal of All Caffeinated Malt Beverages from the Texas Marketplace	158k
MPB039	11/2010	Credit Law Rule Requirements Update Amended 12/02/10	161k
MPB038	06/2010	Reach Back Pricing	117k
MPB037	03/2010	Digital File Retention	123k
MPB036	02/2010	Product Displays & Enhancement Items	165k
MPB035	12/2009	16 TAC 45.131 Cash Law Requirements Revised 12/28/09	133k
MPB034	10/2009	Possession of Alcoholic Beverages for Cooking Purposes	126k
MPB033	09/2009	Texas Distillery On-Site Samplings	123k
MPB032	09/2009	Bottle Engraving	125k
MPB031	09/2009	Distribution of Non-Alcoholic Products by Alcoholic Beverage Distributors	121k
MPB030	10/2009	16 TAC 45.121 Credit Law Requirements Amended 10/15/09	121k
MPB029	07/2009	The Sale of Glassware and Nonalcoholic Beverages by Certain Wholesalers and Distributors	127k
MPB028	06/2009	Distinguishing Between a Sign and an Illegal Improvement	124k
MPB027	01/2009	Refunds, Credits or Exchanges	116k
MPB026	06/2008	Charitable, Religious or Civic Organizations Serving Alcoholic Beverages at Fundraising Events Amended 06/09/08	51k
MPB025	12/2007	Retail Sale of Liquor Co-Packs	57k
MPB024	09/2009	Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to Private Clubs Amended 09/23/09	67k
MPB023	08/2007	Amendments to Statutory Provisions during 80th Legislature	43k
MPB022	03/2007	Retailer Advertising Specialties	37k
MPB021	03/2007	Public Storage of Consumer’s Private Wine Collection Amended 03/05/07	36k
MPB020	09/2012	On-Premise Consumer Taste Comparison Amended 09/19/12	165k
MPB019	07/2006	Private Club Advertisement	40k
MPB018	12/2005	Coupon Offers	28k
MPB017	09/2005	Consumer Events Sponsored by Upper Tier Members at Non-Licensed Venues	42k
MPB016	09/2007	Advertising Product on Delivery Vehicles Amended 09/20/07	62k
MPB015	06/2005	Infusion of Vodka and/or other Distilled Spirits	26k
MPB014	04/2005	Retailer offering Price Discount to Consumer	21k
MPB013	02/2005	Cost of Promotional Items to Retailers	36k
MPB012	04/2005	Common Media Issues Amended 10/12/07	45k
MPB011	02/2005	Methods of Payment and Central Pay Collection Relating to Cash Law	41k
MPB010	12/2004	Malt Beverage Labels	25k
MPB009	11/2004	Fuel Surcharge	17k
MPB008	09/2004	Agency Realignment	52k
MPB007	08/2004	Malt Beverage Secondary Packaging	17k
MPB006	06/2012	Classification of Cooler Door Racks, Shelf Glides, and Spring-Loaded Shelf Glides Amended 06/01/12	17k
MPB005	07/2004	Retail Seller/Server Policies & Procedures	15k
MPB004	07/2004	Billboards & Electric Signs: "Distance Measurement"	17k
MPB003	07/2004	C02 Filter as Draught Dispensing Equipment Repealed by SB 1472 Effective 09/01/05	47k
MPB002	06/2004	Wine and/or Product Tastings at Retail Accounts Amended 09/17/10	244k
MPB001	06/2004	Signage in Unlicensed Establishments Amended 11/09/10	160k