Gov. Abbott reappoints Marino, Mack to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Deborah Gray Marino of San Antonio and Hasan K. Mack of Austin to new terms on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
Appointed by the Texas Governor for staggered six-year terms, the five Commissioners are the primary policymaking body for TABC, which regulates more than 70,000 licensed alcohol manufacturers, distributors and retailers across Texas. This is the second term for both commissioners. Marino was originally appointed on Nov. 6, 2019; Mack was originally appointed on March 16, 2020.
“Commissioners Marino and Mack‘s leadership and their willingness to meet the challenges faced by the alcoholic beverage industry have helped make TABC a stronger agency while promoting the fairness and transparency Texans expect of their government,” TABC Chairman Robert A. Eckels said. “I’m grateful to Governor Abbott for his continued trust in them, and I look forward to another successful term working with both of them.”
Marino is the senior vice president of corporate relations at SWBC, where she leads national, state, and local engagement with nonprofit, trade, civic and other corporate industry organizations. She volunteers as an advisor to the Alamo Leadership Council, Women United of United Way of Bexar County, Early Matters, and greater: SATX.
“One of the cornerstones of TABC is service to our fellow Texans,” Marino said. “I’m grateful to Governor Abbott for providing me the opportunity to continue serving the people of this great state, and I’m especially grateful to the men and women of TABC for their work in promoting Texas’ economic growth while keeping our communities safe.”
Mack is an attorney at Austin law firm McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. He serves as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and underwriter's counsel for state agencies, political subdivisions, and institutions of higher education advising such entities on federal and state securities laws relevant to their municipal security transactions. He has previously served on the Texas Bond Review Board and is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas, the National Association of Bond Lawyers, a Director for the Texas Lyceum and an Advisory Council Member for the Center on Municipal Markets at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
“Working with the men and women of TABC has been one of the highlights of serving on this commission,” Mack said. “I’m proud to join my fellow commissioners in working hand-in-hand with our staff, our elected leaders, and the alcoholic beverage industry to help build a stronger and safer Texas for generations to come."
Both commissioners’ new terms expire on Nov. 15, 2031.
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TABC to discontinue PortPass, tax collection at Galveston Seaport on Aug. 11, 2026
Effective Aug. 11, TABC will discontinue PortPass and no longer require cruise passengers traveling through the Galveston Seaport to pay taxes on alcohol and cigarettes.
Travelers are still required to pay taxes on alcohol and cigarettes brought into Texas through any of the 28 Texas-Mexico border crossings monitored by TABC. Once the traveler confirms they’re importing alcohol or cigarettes to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, they are directed to TABC to pay the required fees and enter the state.
See the rules, restrictions and fees and our Texas Ports of Entry page.
Most TABC ports of entry accept cash or credit card payment, but you can confirm your preferred method by viewing our Ports of Entry Locations.
For questions, please email poe@tabc.texas.gov.
TABC to hold virtual Stakeholder Meeting on Aug. 6
Join TABC staff virtually to discuss a draft rule for publication during a Stakeholder Meeting on Aug. 6, 2026, 10-11 a.m. Central time. This meeting will be held by Zoom only.
Agenda and documents for June 2 Commission Meeting
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central time.
Watch or listen live from your internet browser by using the video player at the bottom of our Agency Meetings page. Meetings can be attended in person at our Austin headquarters in the Commission Meeting Room.
Members of the public who attend in person can register at the meeting to address the commission during time set aside for public comment.
Join TABC staff by video conference to discuss rules proposed by the commission and published in the Texas Register for public comment.
Review the full text of the proposed rules by accessing the April 10 edition of the Texas Register or by accessing the link below.
After these proposed rules are published in the Texas Register and a 30-day formal comment period has lapsed, the rules will be eligible for adoption at a subsequent TABC commission meeting.
Note: An earlier version of this announcement stated the public hearing's date as April 28. The announcement has been corrected.
