Administrator; Executive Director) Exempt Position

Sep 28, 2026

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the operational arm of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), a five-member commission (the "Commission") appointed by the Governor. The Executive Director serves at the will of the Commission and is subject to its supervision. The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and for the overall management of the agency, which includes business, regulatory, and law enforcement components.

The TABC is composed of over 600 employees throughout the State of Texas (the "State"), approximately 200 of whom are commissioned peace officers. The Executive Director represents TABC in meetings before the state Legislature, the alcoholic beverage industry, and at TABC meetings. The Executive Director shall take the constitutional oath of office and timely file an annual financial report in compliance with Section 572.021 of the Texas Government Code.

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Directs and manages agency operations under the direction of the commission, including the implementation of TABC policies and programs in a manner consistent with the Alcoholic Beverage Code as well as other state and federal laws.
Represents TABC in meetings before the state legislature, the Commission, the alcoholic beverage industry, state agencies, the public, and other stakeholders.
Appoints and supervises the Deputy Executive Director.
Provides regular briefing and reports to the Commission and Commission-led advisory committees regarding agency operations.
Oversees TABC business functions, which entails establishing effective human resource management and maintaining essential and necessary information technology resources.
Provides strategic direction to the TABC, which includes establishing and executing major goals, providing oversight of strategy formulation, long-range planning, and the implementation of operational strategies.
Develops and maintains organizational structure, an effective leadership team, positive agency culture, efficient business processes, goals, programs, and strategies to fulfill the TABC's statutory obligations.
Oversees the TABC licensing process, including the issuance of licenses and permits and responses and actions relating to protests filed by the Commission, local authorities, and citizens to the issuance of original and renewal licenses and permits.
Directs TABC fiscal operations, which includes preparation of the agency’s legislative appropriation request, monitoring the budget, ensuring the respect of taxpayers in all agency expenses, collecting statutorily required taxes and fees, complying with reporting requirements, and presenting fiscal information before the Commission and state legislature.
Directs enforcement operations, which includes conducting audits, investigations, inspections, training, and education.
Guides TABC legal functions, including enforcement decisions, addressing violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Code, protest applications, and administrative hearings.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Commission.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Significant full-time experience providing executive leadership and managing projects of broad public impact.

A Law degree from an accredited law school or a Masters in Policy, Public Administration or related equivalent from an accredited university.

Significant experience in directing a state agency or running a private corporation.

Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to public administration and management.
Knowledge of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and TABC rules and regulations.
Knowledge of TABC programs, functions, policies, and procedures.

Advanced skill in solving problems; providing leadership in an organization with a vision of customer service that is innovative and responsive.
Skill in work prioritization and time management to meet deadlines.
Skill in public speaking and making presentations before the state legislature and public bodies.
Skill in managing media relations, including approving press releases, and participating in media interviews.

Advanced ability to solve critical issues and to…