When the TABC audits a business with previous violations, the audit process can be more thorough, as the TABC will scrutinize the business’s compliance history to determine if corrective actions have been taken. Businesses with a history of violations may face heightened scrutiny, with the TABC reviewing whether the business has made efforts to address previous issues, such as implementing additional employee training, revising operational policies, or improving record-keeping practices. If the audit reveals continued violations or failure to correct past issues, the TABC may impose harsher penalties, such as larger fines or longer suspension periods. However, if the business has shown efforts to improve its compliance and has taken corrective measures since the previous violations, a TABC attorney can help advocate for reduced penalties, potentially arguing that the violations were isolated incidents or that the business has made a good faith effort to comply with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. The TABC attorney can also work to resolve any issues identified during the audit and negotiate with the TABC to prevent the business from facing severe consequences, such as revocation of its alcohol license. A TABC attorney’s goal is to minimize the impact of past violations on the current audit and help the business remain compliant moving forward.