Thacker v. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

BARROW, Chief Justice.

Appellant brought this action in the nature of a statutory appeal from an order of the Bexar County Judge denying him a Retail Dealer’s Off-Premises Beer License. Such order was affirmed after a trial de novo under the substantial evidence rule in the 45th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, and appellant has duly perfected this appeal.

Appellant has operated a 7-11 type ice house or convenience store at 1003 Donaldson Avenue, San Antonio, for about six years and has held a Retail Dealer’s Off-Premises Beer License at such establishment. In mid-November of 1970, he…