Wal-mart on a Winning Streak in TX Court

Wal-Mart continues to gain ground in its lawsuit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). US District Judge Robert Pitman has not only denied the Texas Package Store Association (TPSA) the ability to intervene in the case, but he is forcing a package store chain, Gabriel Holdings, to comply with a subpoena from Wal-mart.BACKGROUND. In Texas, Wal-mart can sell wine and beer, but is forbidden from owning a package store permit and therefore from selling spirits. The mega retailer claims