Denominação de Origem Controlada Denominação de Origem Controlada The denominação de origem controlada (or DOC) is the system of protected designation of origin for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products from Portugal. Portuguese wine regions, as well as producers of several other products, established this system following Portugal's entry into the European Union in 1986. It is similar to the French "Appellation d'origine contrôlée" (AOC), the Italian "Denominazione di origine controllata" (DOC), and the Spanish "Denominación de Origen" (DO) systems. The DOC system replaced the earlier "Região Demarcada" system of distinguishing Portuguese appellations developed in the early 20th century. In addition to protecting
Gun laws in Texas Gun laws in Texas Gun laws in Texas regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the U.S. state of Texas. <onlyinclude> </onlyinclude> Texas has no laws regarding possession of any firearm regardless of age; all existing restrictions in State law mirror Federal law except for the prohibition of zip guns. A person of any age may possess a firearm such as at a firing range. Texas and Federal law only regulate the ownership of all firearms to 18 years of age or older, and regulate the transfer of handguns to 21 years or older by FFL