Austin, Texas (KTRK) – A classified operation headed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission found that more than 130 retailers sold alcohol to a minor.
The video above is from a previous story.
This operation is part of a statewide campaign to enforce Texas drinking laws just in time for the start of back to school. According to a statement from TABC, young volunteers under the supervision of TABC’s secret agents entered licensed businesses and attempted to purchase alcohol.
14 percent of more than 1,100 companies failed the test.
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While similar operations occur regularly across the state, back to school has targeted retailers in cities where colleges or universities are located during August.
“U.S. retail alcohol retailers are the first line of defense when it comes to preventing the illegal sale of alcohol to minors,” said TABC CEO Thomas Graham. “While TABC will continue to hold violators accountable, our number one goal is to act as a resource to help educate businesses and ultimately keep them in compliance.”
Companies cited for selling alcohol to a minor may face a civil fine and temporary or permanent suspension of their liquor license. Individual employees who sell alcohol to minors may also face misdemeanor charges.
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