51 percent - improperly posted?

[Keith B]

So, the thing to do now is call the TABC district office and advise them the sign is not in a conspicuous location as required by code and see if they can get the owner to place it in a more visible spot.

I made that call today, and the very nice TABC lady I spoke with said she's very familiar with that establishment. Because the windows are heavily tinted, the signs would not be visible through the glass if posted the way most businesses would. So Big Slick's does meet the legal requirement per the TABC.

Even though you can't see the sign from outside, they should post it as you enter on a wall of even the door. Doesn't sound like it meets the legal requirements unless it is at the entrance and conspicuous, especially if you didn't see it for 20 minutes.

[Lambda Force]

So, the thing to do now is call the TABC district office and advise them the sign is not in a conspicuous location as required by code and see if they can get the owner to place it in a more visible spot.

I made that call today, and the very nice TABC lady I spoke with said she's very familiar with that establishment. Because the windows are heavily tinted, the signs would not be visible through the glass if posted the way most businesses would. So Big Slick's does meet the legal requirement per the TABC.

Even though you can't see the sign from outside, they should post it as you enter on a wall of even the door. Doesn't sound like it meets the legal requirements unless it is at the entrance and conspicuous, especially if you didn't see it for 20 minutes.

That sounds like a question for a jury to decide.

The business failing to post as required is a defense to prosecution. The CHL failing to see the sign is not.