Wal-Mart: Beer, Money, and Texas Politics

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Wal-Mart Beer, Money, and Texas Politics

• Sam Laine
• LEB 380.43
• Fall 2005

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History of TABC
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Purpose of TABC

• Licensing alcoholic beverage manufacturers,
  wholesalers, and retailers
• Enforcing administrative and criminal laws in the
  Alcoholic Beverage Code
• Collecting taxes on alcoholic beverages
• Providing educational programs to address issues
  such as underage drinking

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Funding and Expenses of TABC
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The Three Tier System
Brewer/Manufacturer
Distributor
Retailer
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The Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas

• The Beer Boys
• Experience
• Cash
• Influence

The Distributors Experience Cash Influence
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Influencing Public Policy

• 1) Lobbying Firm
• 2) Political Contributions
• 3) Grassroots
• 4) Coalitions
• 5) Public Perception
• 6) Key Players

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Questions??