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Keith, how does the zoological society get a license if they do not own the property? The zoo is a municipal park. I thought the license holder and the property owner had to be the same entity?

Unfortunately, the alcohol sales are part-time and infrequent. Tha application of the 51% sign is not right IMHO.

I think I will pursue this with my representative and Senator.

Let's put the TABC license in this perspective and see what everyone thinks.

Other venues that are not 30.06 or 51%, like convention centers, become 51% because an event coordinator changes it to 51% when they are leasing the venue. Doesn't this happen at gun shows?

I submit that the Cameron Park Zoo is operated by the city of Waco, and since it does not sell alcohol, it is not licensed, and therefore cannot be 51% during their daily operations.

However, the zoological society, which is a private, non-profit supporter of the zoo, occassionally "leases" the venue for fund-raisers which includes the sale of alcohol. So, the society needs a license, and during the event, the venue becomes 51%, but only during these events

Keith, thanks for your proactive efforts on this.

srothstein, appreciate the comments. I am aware of the law on 51%, my point was more generic. If any of us approached a place we have never been, and there was no signage, we have a defense.

IIRC, the only time the zoo has alcohol is for special ticket events, like Zoobilee, when the zoo is not open to the general public. If I do not see any sign, 30.06 or 51%, I'm carrying. It's not my responsibility to look them up on TABC. It is their responsibility to post the proper signage.