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TABC to crack down on reopening violations
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.
HOUSTON - The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has suspended the licenses of multiple Houston-area businesses for violating Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order over the weekend.
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Businesses that don't comply with the order face up to a 30-day suspension of their license to sell alcohol for the first violation, followed by up to a 60-day suspension for the second violation. Continued violations could result in additional penalties, including cancellation of the business’ alcohol license or permit.
The TABC announced on Monday that there were six bars found in violation of Abbott’s order over the weekend. They are listed below:
Jailhouse Saloon in Spring, Texas
Stetson’s Night Life in Humble, Texas
Down on Main Street in Baytown, Texas
This Bar in Crosby, Texas
Squeezes in Beaumont, Texas
Lazy H in Liberty, Texas
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Each business will have the opportunity to contest the suspension at a hearing before a state administrative judge.
Texans can report a potential violation by email, by calling 888-THE-TABC, or by using the free TABC: Mobile app for Apple and Android devices. To view TABC’s guidance for the alcoholic beverage industry, click here.