TChaney said:
davido said:
...better serving the specific constituency of the TABC. A position by the way that he was approached to take on during a time that TABC had experienced a lot of internal and public issues.
I can't say what the other poster is referring to but here is one example.
Nettles was not part of the TABC as far as I know at the time of the incident, but he was executive director when the agent was no billed by a local grand jury. Agent Jergins was either incompetent or flat out committed perjury.
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https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/TABC-changing-investigation-procedures-after-agent-accused-of-perjury-in-Brazos-County-511209791.html
"Nettles, who was appointed by the commission in May 2017, will retire from the position on April 30, 2022
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"There's no question that General Nettles was the best person for the job," Lilly said. "TABC faced incredible challenges when he came on board, and thanks in large part to his leadership, he will leave behind a stronger, more modern and more trusted agency. I speak for the entire commission when I offer our thanks for a job well done and well wishes for what will surely be a bright future. I would also be remiss in not lauding his efforts in developing what is now considered one of the premier law enforcement agencies in fighting the scourge of human trafficking."
TABC reached numerous milestones under Nettles' leadership, including the successful implementation of historic legislative changes and recommendations from the Sunset Advisory Commission following its review of the agency in 2019. Those include the consolidation of multiple license and permit types, bringing the total number of permit types from 75 to 37; new standards that make it easier for malt beverage manufacturers to enter the industry; and efficiencies in policy and rulemaking to make the process more transparent while ensuring stakeholder participation.
Nettles also oversaw the creation of numerous internal and external agency programs, including:
"I couldn't be prouder of everything TABC has accomplished over the past five years, and it was all thanks to the incredible work of our TABC employees and of the alcoholic beverage industry," Nettles said."
https://www.tabc.texas.gov/news/news-releases/tabc-executive-director-a-bentley-nettles-announces-intent-to-retire-2021/I'm missing something. I watched the video and I agree that I think the bartender wasn't treated fairly and he was fortunate to have the video. Not sure what the "misunderstanding" was. I didn't remember the specifics of what happened, but I remember TABC being in a bad light then. However, Nettles was NOT part of TABC at the time of the incident. Grand jury reviewed the case against Jergins and declined to indict. Internal review also did not find charges. Nettles instituted changes in how they conduct underage compliance operations.
Obviously, it was not handled to Nettle's likings as changes were put in place.
I get Jergins, but what's the gripe about Nettles on this? Seems like the grand jury was in a great place to do something about it if something was to be done. The TABC end is probably state employee HR guidelines that would've played out differently if it were the private sector, but that's the restraints of the system. Curious what the issue with Nettles on that is.
