Dear Client: Multiple lawsuits have challenged the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Control's public corporation ban, which prohibits public companies from selling spirits in the Lone Star State. But the rule has held fast. This month, Walmart's case against the ban officially closed and Texas-based Gabriels Investment Group lost its appeal. First, let's look at Walmart's case. BACKGROUND. Walmart (and other similarly situated retailers) can sell beer and wine in Texas, but is prohibited from owning a package store permit, and therefore
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