TABC Code - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

(2) none of the license holder's income may be considered to be income from the sale
of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption.
(d) Any beer used in a sampling event under this section must be purchased from or provided
by the retailer on whose premises the sampling event is held.
CHAPTER 72. TEMPORARY LICENSES
Sec. 72.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. The holder of a temporary license may sell beer in
the county where the license is issued to ultimate consumers in or from any lawful container for
consumption on or off the premises where sold.
Sec. 72.02. FEE. The state fee for a temporary license is $30. No refund shall be allowed for the
surrender or nonuse of a temporary license.
Sec. 72.03. DURATION OF LICENSE. A temporary license may be issued for a period of not
more than four days.
Sec. 72.04. REQUIRED BASIC LICENSE OR PERMIT. A temporary license may be issued
only to a holder of a retail dealer's on-premise license or a wine and beer retailer's permit.
Sec. 72.05. ISSUANCE AND USE OF LICENSE; RULES. (a) Temporary licenses shall be
issued by the administrator or the commission or the commission's authorized representative. The
commission shall adopt rules governing the issuance and use of temporary licenses.
(b) Licenses shall be issued only for the sale of beer at picnics, celebrations, or similar
events.
(c) The administrator or commission may refuse to issue a license if there is reason to
believe the issuance of the license would be detrimental to the public.
Sec. 72.06. CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF PRIMARY LICENSE OR PERMIT.
The primary license or permit under which a temporary license was issued may be cancelled or suspended
for a violation of this code on the premises covered by the temporary license that would justify the cancellation
or suspension of a license under Section 61.71 of this code.
CHAPTER 73. AGENT'S BEER LICENSE
Sec. 73.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. Subject to the limitations imposed in Section 73.011
of this code or elsewhere in this code, the holder of an agent's beer license, acting as an employee or
representative of a licensed manufacturer of beer located inside or outside the state or as an employee or
representative of a licensed distributor, may:
(1) promote the sale of beer through methods such as solicitation, display,
advertising, and personal contact with licensed retailers of beer and their agents, servants, and employees,
and with consumers of beer; and
(2) sell beer and offer it for sale.
Sec. 73.011. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY OF AGENT'S BEER LICENSEE. (a) A
holder of an agent's beer license who is an employee or agent of a manufacturer's licensee or a
nonresident manufacturer's licensee may not represent that the holder is the agent of or is acting on behalf
of a licensed distributor. An agent may not engage in conduct that is prohibited by Section 102.75 of this
code or other provisions of this code.
(b) A holder of an agent's beer license may not make a representation, solicitation, or offer
that this code or the rules of the commission prohibits the agent's employer from offering, making, or
fulfilling.
Sec. 73.02. FEE. (a) The annual state fee for an agent's beer license is $10.
(b) The commission may not refund any part of the fee for any reason.
(c) No manufacturer or distributor may pay the license fee for any person or reimburse any
person for the payment of the fee.
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