TABC Code - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

not less than 50 acres that is owned, together with all buildings, appurtenances, and parking areas, by a
county;
(D) a chapter or other local unit of an American national fraternal
organization that promotes physical fitness and provides classes in athletics to children and that, as owner,
lessee, or occupant, has operated an establishment for fraternal purposes for at least one year. The
fraternal organization must:
(i) actively operate in not fewer than 12 states;
(ii) have at least six local units in this state; and
(iii) have at least one unit in this state that has been in active,
continuous existence for at least 75 years; or
(E) a chapter or other local unit of an American national fraternal
organization that promotes the moral, educational, social, and recreational welfare of merchant seafarers
and that, as owner, lessee, or occupant, has operated an establishment for fraternal purposes for at least
one year. The fraternal organization must:
(i) actively operate in not fewer than 12 states;
(ii) have at least four local units in this state; and
(iii) have at least one unit in this state that has been in active,
continuous existence for at least 15 years.
(2) "Veterans organization" means an organization composed of members or former
members of the armed forces of the United States which is organized for patriotic and public service
purposes, including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans,
Jewish War Veterans, American GI Forum, Catholic War Veterans, or any veterans organization
chartered by the United States Congress.
(b) The permit fee imposed by Section 32.02 and the provisions of Sections 32.03 and 32.10
requiring regular food service and prohibiting guests from paying in cash do not apply to a private club
established by a fraternal or veterans organization. The private club is also exempt from Sections 32.05
and 32.06, and the members of the club may use any club funds owned by them jointly, including revenue
from the service of alcoholic beverages, to replenish their joint stock of alcoholic beverages.
(c) The requirement that the fraternal or veterans organization hold a private club registration
permit is satisfied by the issuance of a certificate by the commission that states that the organization
meets the requirements of this section.
(d) All other provisions of this code apply to fraternal and veterans organizations.
(e) A fraternal or veterans organization that holds a permit under this chapter and the private
club established under that permit are considered separate entities for the purposes of determining
compliance with and enforcing this code. The fraternal or veterans organization shall establish a
membership committee for the permitted entity for the purposes of Sections 32.03(c) and (d).
Membership in the private club is governed by this code. Membership in the fraternal or veterans
organization is not subject to the requirements of this code.
Sec. 32.12. INSPECTION OF PREMISES. The acceptance of a private club registration permit
constitutes an express agreement and consent on the part of the private club that any authorized
representative of the commission or any peace officer has the right and privilege to freely enter the club
premises at any time to conduct an investigation or to inspect the premises for the purpose of performing
a duty imposed by this code.
Sec. 32.13. INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS. All books and records pertaining to
the operation of any permittee club, including a current listing, correct to the last day of the preceding
month, of all members of the club who have liquor stored on the club premises under either the locker or
pool system shall be made available to the commission or its authorized representatives on request.
Sec. 32.14. UNREGISTERED CLUBS; PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. (a) No permittee,
licensee, or any other person shall deliver, transport, or carry an alcoholic beverage to, into, or on the
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