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1) Approval of commission meeting minutes dated March 25, 2025.
- Motion: Approve minutes as written.
- Mover: Commissioner Scott Adkins.
- Second: Commissioner Mac.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as approved).

2) Approval of the FY2026 internal audit plan.
- Motion: Approve the FY2026 internal audit plan as recommended by staff.
- Mover: Commissioner Scott Adkins.
- Second: Commissioner Marino.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as approved).

3) Approval to initiate a four-year review of rules in 16 TAC chapter 41 and specified sections of chapter 45 (auditing; advertising/promotion; cash and credit transactions).
- Motion: Approve consideration and potential action on the rule review.
- Mover: Commissioner Scott Adkins.
- Second: Commissioner Mac.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as approved).

Notes: The transcript records the motions, seconds and that each motion was recorded as approved; a detailed roll-call tally with named yes/no votes was not included in the public transcript for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission - Regular Commission Meeting - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken during the June 24 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission meeting.","taxTitle","Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), Departments and Agencies, Executive, Texas","taxId",17102,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":46,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6513968,"Commission approves review of 16 TAC chapters on auditing, advertising and cash/credit rules",144,4017000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee&start=4017&end=4161","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee/thumbnail_4017000.jpg","/articles/6513968/Texas/Commission-approves-review-of-16-TAC-chapters-on-auditing-advertising-and-cashcredit-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513968-ed54cf5b48570476b2b843cfac2381db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141808&Signature=BYPD3KH4s5viMfUa14OuN671clLyFGb9enKMItuLPzCd9PKDuNOUVZrUeuJWM7c4ogEasn1HXmSxvJZbCFiKVpV0aQptElxKC3-QCtbcD0dSP6J6xBJEREYWI24yuWm~1dELKphXMpyXslUiq4wuoH83lrZ-RSrPouOg84iE3fLdP5Ww3ABnDAfJeqW-LBPsdweop4TbJMQKUqF-2kyeGc5udWoiocr6MDguDJkfYMAC6gcpZ7KnAw1oS2KnqxGD4ig0X9GH8mERSBYF74gEH~oUErivPDf9Mn4azwbJR0vtL4jcaFnU~mOxJ~Ffyx5poKnX7PZ-efFeisAOjRd5HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Special counsel Matt Diamond told commissioners June 24 that staff proposed a rule review under the Texas Government Code to determine whether existing rules should be repealed, readopted or readopted with amendments. The review covers 16 TAC chapter 41 (auditing), 16 TAC chapter 45 sections 101'127 (advertising and promotion) and 16 TAC chapter 45 sections 130'131 (regulation of cash and credit transactions).

Commissioner Scott Adkins moved to approve the review; Commissioner Mac seconded the motion. The chair called the vote and the motion was recorded as approved. Diamond said staff will post the review for public comment and will consider written comments received by Aug. 3, 2025, as part of the review process.

Why it matters: the four-year mandatory review gives staff and the public an opportunity to evaluate whether the rules continue to fulfill their original purpose and to propose updates, clarifications or repeals. The public comment period will be open in accordance with statutory timelines.

Ending: Staff will post the rule-review notice and return to the commission with any recommended rule changes after public comment and internal consideration.","TABC staff proposed and the commission approved a four-year review of rules in 16 TAC chapter 41 and parts of chapter 45; the review will be posted for public comment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6513971,"TABC presents Medal of Valor to Agent Adrian Herrera; agency recognizes two long-tenured employees",186,1728000,1914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee&start=1728&end=1914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee/thumbnail_1728000.jpg","/articles/6513971/Texas/TABC-presents-Medal-of-Valor-to-Agent-Adrian-Herrera-agency-recognizes-two-long-tenured-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513971-47a16e8a565b2eae622ce9a6d7e3164f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141808&Signature=dV6RJqte9fv1-5GS3W1kpJK8~GNh6jnY1MnaMECZhQYHMwUbvRN4bwYAOmcs2tI~VEFYZrnoGWS3dOA78CgQ6QyVB7oD6xKmX94U96oAou2m3L7qIFoyh8j6jdCpKQYQULVaqMYnvQz-ua2Riqa4m8Y-kyYJ-A4BYUXN-N9Lm6EleFmbm~Rq30wMRfXearRA8hkTrCyLPo8JfR7ZjLQ6FApDJeypDv6zFto0ghuHSAjiAGdiKEYaXiPVoInl8uvxW~0VJjhMdBQwY1BfjNivNoT6OwbIDgErCfHX4~x1zciqc07wZIBMR9SJPIkmXCRO7VdSIO35y1p-AZow-4CHPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on June 24 presented its Medal of Valor to Agent Adrian Herrera for his actions during a Feb. 11, 2024, mass-shooting incident at Lakewood Church in Houston.

Deputy Chief David Doggett described Herrera's off-duty response: Herrera, serving as a security officer at the church, confronted the shooter and took actions that \"prevented further harm to others,\" Doggett said. Doggett and Chief Ron Swenson praised Herrera's decisive action, noting the agent had received several law enforcement awards, including the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and other honors. Herrera briefly thanked the commission and accepted the medal of valor.

The commission also recognized two long-tenured employees during the meeting. Amanda Fletcher, director of human resources, said the agency altered its service-award policy to recognize total state service and continued to recognize milestone TABC service at 25 years and above at commission meetings.

Fletcher introduced data architect Vic Wynne (30 years' service with the agency; unable to attend) and Jose Serna (25 years' service, Assistant Port Supervisor at the Laredo port of entry). Rick Santare and Director George Stoller joined Fletcher to present Wynne's award; Wynne's supervisor spoke in her stead and praised her longstanding contributions to data services. Serna spoke briefly and thanked the agency for the recognition, noting the changes in operations at ports since he began in 2000.

Why it matters: the valor award recognizes an individual officer's life-saving actions; the service awards illustrate workforce continuity at the agency and highlight long-term staff contributions in IT and port operations.

Ending: Commissioners offered congratulations and remarks of appreciation; no formal action was taken on the awards beyond presentations and recognition.","Agent Adrian Herrera received TABC's medal of valor for intervening in the 2024 Lakewood Church shooting; the commission also honored two employees for long service.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6513973,"TABC says 2025 legislative session brought major funding wins; governor vetoes hemp ban, calls special session",492,2697000,3189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee&start=2697&end=3189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee/thumbnail_2697000.jpg","/articles/6513973/Texas/TABC-says-2025-legislative-session-brought-major-funding-wins-governor-vetoes-hemp-ban-calls-special-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513973-bf67009dff20b904c9b32ad0ff4c3b45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141808&Signature=dhUOHqW~fhuRhWNT~z2qle~l1oldnt0bGqCn8aBMjp7JtsmFemf~2PXj91V~XgbB4N~zM2zxwg2ySeMK3e1CgOG5JOuxQwgCSHmlVuNxC6irlABZ6nOa1GBb1l~qhvE5Y2ZpUQvBTe3PyFGiyTj2Lm1jITl7O7mYr3TpaPqRkHJpX~Bf2~-5yqWMS9RJDLyVL1BGXGGS7gHtYNBN~4HWvGu9rg5hv0YBNAJmli1Itd~zbk85q2p1Ev7-ebV6TsHlKJCwjRvR4LTDWxlvCKgRzRzEufwHQ1a8a5gnt6FeDRuxMlLqQtZ164gdfbQQMHj3O4w7bfOPQ8g6KxaLisyNMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","TABC Director of Public and Government Affairs Jared Staples and Chief Financial Officer Conrad Swan briefed commissioners on June 24 about the 2025 legislative session outcomes and what the session means for agency operations and budgets.

Staples said the agency received 83% of the new funding it requested and 100% of the rider changes it sought. He listed six new alcohol-related laws that will affect industry operations, including a requirement that some retail sellers scan a customer's ID before off-site alcohol sales, a provision allowing airlines to store alcohol within five miles of served airports, a change to licensing for out-of-state brewers, relaxed age rules for certain private wine sales, expanded event sales for mixed beverage permit holders at Texas Motor Speedway, and a law requiring wholesalers to timely pay distillers for purchases.

Staples also highlighted several general agency laws that will affect TABC: new standards and reporting requirements for state use of artificial intelligence; a digital modernization requirement to improve agency online services and accessibility; creation of a Texas Cyber Command and additional cybersecurity training and testing requirements for agencies; standards for telework authorizations; and establishment of a Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office to review and streamline rules.

Staples told commissioners the governor vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC, and announced a special session set for July 21 to consider a regulatory framework for consumable hemp products. Staples said TABC has recently helped draft regulatory language and stands ready to assist the governor and the legislature if requested.

Conrad Swan gave a budget recap showing the agency's base appropriation was received as requested and that several exceptional items secured funding: $5 million for hiring and retaining peace officers, $3 million for IT solutions and quality service, $2.2 million for technology support and licenses, and an appropriation for vehicle replacement included in a supplemental bill. Swan said some appropriations were included in House Bill 500 as supplementals and are available immediately; other funding was placed in the General Appropriations Act for fiscal years 2026-27.

Swan noted riders of interest: one ended a restriction on out-of-state travel for agency employees (with a process to follow), Article IX changes that double stipends available to certified peace officers in Schedule C and allow officers to receive stipends for both education and certification, and a 6% single-year salary increase for certain attorney job classes. He said the agency will engage the Legislative Budget Board to clarify whether agencies must fund the stipend increases or whether there is state funding available.

Why it matters: the legislative outcomes affect agency staffing, training and IT modernization schedules and may affect regulated businesses through new compliance requirements and rule changes. The announced special session on consumable hemp could further expand TABC's regulatory responsibilities.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to begin internal implementation planning; Director Morlock will lead the agency's rule and implementation work in the coming months and staff will communicate changes to industry stakeholders as rules and guidance are developed.","TABC officials reported the agency secured most of its legislative budget requests, outlined new laws affecting the agency, and flagged the governor's veto of a hemp ban and a planned special session.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6513975,"TABC auditors present restricted cybersecurity report; commission approves FY2026 internal audit plan",701,1961000,2662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee&start=1961&end=2662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065571-7a7cfccc59ec6ede7f0bc6b6ec4999ee/thumbnail_1961000.jpg","/articles/6513975/Texas/TABC-auditors-present-restricted-cybersecurity-report-commission-approves-FY2026-internal-audit-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513975-326fd4fca207169a80a5c0fa12c964a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141808&Signature=UR~-odfIJ8XGSjEN-IXX9YpIT3917kSNOwWr64got3fjtkgUxG-p0KsYEG0D0RsX~786bn-DNvg0kdKcOTdi-RYe6tklDm5AAG5WKzboImIj2fCWlc1Fjmebv7ijSglWI32H7hSRfw7bnBBtjszSCPbslJUezemQtd2pAtSLSY5Hhj8gb4KZQOHkPFZp9jq57VRTujsM6ylr0YDR5oIo5C08RFI8IAIasm66y6lVFECa2AvcIpLRp4a4CC8dNyUB59kpisoV-Ws1exXc8QQaNZ0000seXxTizHj8yeVrkuPZ7PFSReNNXqzNaSeFjkHl8rHI8hcIkOakfaU6QIAolw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liz Myers of McConnell Jones, the commission's external/internal auditors, told the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on June 24 that a cybersecurity audit and an associated penetration test identified areas for improvement and that both reports are restricted under Texas Government Code Sec. 552.139 because they could disclose sensitive security information. Myers recommended targeted follow-up work and presented a proposed FY2026 internal audit plan that would include audits of warehouse operations and fleet management plus an advisory on staffing.

The commission voted to approve the FY2026 internal audit plan as presented. Commissioner Scott Adkins moved to approve the plan; Commissioner Marino seconded the motion. The chair called the vote and the motion was recorded as approved.

Why it matters: the cybersecurity findings, while not public, inform the agency's risk priorities and the items the auditors will follow up on. The approved FY2026 audit plan directs resources to operations and staffing issues that agency leaders said are important for continuity and service delivery.

Myers said the cybersecurity audit assessed controls against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the Texas Security Control Standards v2.1 and the Criminal Justice Information Services security policy. The engagement scope covered network devices, servers, endpoints and applications for the period Sept. 1, 2023, through Jan. 31, 2025. She told commissioners the audit rated inherent cyber risk as high and residual risk as medium because of evolving threats, human error and third-party risk.

Myers described the penetration testing as \"ethical hacking\" performed against a selection of TABC network devices to provide evidence of control effectiveness and of exploitability where weaknesses exist. Because the reports could expose vulnerabilities, Myers said they are exempt from public disclosure under Texas Government Code Sec. 552.139.

On open items from prior audits, Myers said TABC has made progress on many findings. She flagged several AIMS-related issues (audit trail, proxy functionality, search function and defect backlog) that remain partially addressed and noted target completion dates the agency is tracking with its vendor.

The approved FY2026 internal audit plan allocates audit resources to warehouse and fleet controls, cycle counts and physical inventory processes, fleet management, system utilization and reconciliations; it also adds an advisory on staffing due to retirement and retention concerns. Commissioners recorded the motion as approved by voice vote.

The agency's FY2025 annual internal audit report was presented in draft and will be updated to reflect the FY2026 plan; the report will be filed as required by the Texas Internal Auditing Act.

No additional formal actions were taken in open session related to the confidential cybersecurity reports.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to continue working with auditors and vendors to address AIMS defects and to keep the commission informed as remediation steps are scheduled and completed.","External auditors briefed commissioners on a confidential cybersecurity audit and penetration test; the commission voted to approve the agency's FY2026 internal audit plan.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: TABC meeting, June 24, 2025

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TABC presents Medal of Valor to Agent Adrian Herrera; agency recognizes two long-tenured employees

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