What authority does TABC §101.04 give peace officers and TABC personnel?

• A. The right to inspect licensed or permitted premises at any time, without a search warrant, to ensure compliance.
• B. The right to arrest suspects without probable cause.
• C. The right to confiscate all property under license without due process.
• D. The right to issue warrants for minor violations.

Answer: (A)

The main point this question tests is the specific enforcement power granted to peace officers and TABC personnel under this section: they can enter and inspect licensed or permitted premises at any time without a search warrant to check for compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and licensing conditions. This authority exists to allow on-site verification of things like records, inventories, and operational practices, ensuring licensees follow the rules without delays waiting for a warrant.

This isn’t about arresting someone without probable cause, confiscating property without due process, or issuing warrants for minor violations. Those actions fall outside the described inspection authority and would require different legal grounds or procedures. So the ability to inspect at any time without a warrant is the correct interpretation of what this section authorizes.