Wal-mart Battle Heats Up in Texas

Following the death of a bill that would allow Wal-Mart (and other public companies) to sell spirits in Texas, Wal-Mart and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) are back in court. The TABC has motioned to dismiss Wal-Mart's lawsuit that challenges the provision in the TABC code that prevents public companies from holding a package store permit and ultimately selling distilled spirits. Wal-Mart has issued a response to the motion. BACKGROUND: In Texas, Wal-Mart can sell wine and beer, but