Navigating TABC Food & Beverage Certificates is crucial for businesses in the foodservice industry. Discover the eligibility options, benefits, and audit process for certificate holders. Ensure compliance and explore how this specialized permit can elevate your business. Learn more in our blog post!
Setting the Foundation: Understanding City, County, and Comptroller Certifications for Your Texas Liquor License
Understanding Wine ABV Restrictions for Retailers
If you're considering opening a business involving the sale of alcoholic beverages, it's important to understand the specific regulations and restrictions applicable to your location. One restriction, particularly in certain areas of Texas, pertains to the alcohol by volume (ABV) content of wine that can be sold. In this blog, we will explore the details of ABV restrictions.
Understanding the Costs Involved in Obtaining a TABC Liquor License
Discover the essential costs involved in obtaining a TABC liquor license in Texas. Our comprehensive blog post breaks down the various costs involved, including state fees for primary and secondary permits, local fees, the cost of publishing legal notices, and bond fees, to help entrepreneurs and business owners plan their budgets effectively.
What you need to know about selecting a location for your bar or restaurant
Before you apply for a liquor license in Texas, the TABC must approve of the location of your future bar or restaurant. In this blog, we go over all information you will need when selecting a location for your business venture. Let us help you understand the many rules you need to know before choosing the perfect location.
What Kind of Texas Liquor License Do You Need?
WHAT TYPE OF TABC PERMIT DO BARS AND RESTAURANTS NEED TO SERVE ALCOHOL?
La Comisión de Bebidas Alcohólicas de Texas o Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) ofrece diferentes opciones para los restaurantes que desean una licencia o permiso de licor de Texas. Sin embargo, todas las opciones disponibles se consideran permisos "en las instalaciones" o “on-premise,” lo que significa esto es que tiene la intención de vender alcohol directamente al consumidor para consumir en su local.
What a Mixed Beverage Permit Means for Your Texas Business
If you want to purchase for resale or sell alcohol to other businesses or ultimate consumers, you must have the appropriate Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) permit or license to do so. Today, we are focusing on one of the most common retail-tier Texas liquor licenses: the mixed beverage permit and what it means for your Texas business.
5 Simple Reasons the TABC Rejected Your Restaurant Status Application
We don’t need to tell you how hard the COVID-19 pandemic has been for Texas bar and restaurant owners. While we all continue to navigate this public health crisis, the health of your business is also at stake.
In August, the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) introduced new policies with accommodations for bars to reopen as restaurants. Then, most recently in October, Governor Abbott announced Texas bars can reopen at half capacity if permitted by the county.
If there is one thing we all know, it’s that protocols are continuously evolving during this pandemic. It can be hard to follow which option is best for your business to take.
How to Get Your Texas Bar Open as a Restaurant By Next Week
We don’t need to tell you how hard the COVID-19 pandemic has been for Texas bar and restaurant owners. While we all continue to navigate this public health crisis, the health of your business is also at stake.
In August, the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) introduced new policies with accommodations for bars to reopen as restaurants. Then, most recently in October, Governor Abbott announced Texas bars can reopen at half capacity if permitted by the county.
If there is one thing we all know, it’s that protocols are continuously evolving during this pandemic. It can be hard to follow which option is best for your business to take.
Placing Alcohol Orders Ahead Of Your TABC Permit Issuance
There are a lot of moving parts when managing a timeline for the opening of a bar or restaurant. Of course, the issuance date of your anticipated Texas liquor license or TABC permit is a major milestone. However, don’t overlook that you may have the opportunity to place orders for alcohol before that date arrives — which may help you keep your entire timeline moving forward.
What Types of TABC Permits Do Restaurants And Bars Need To Serve Alcohol?
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) offers a couple of different options for restaurants wanting a Texas liquor license or permit. However, all options available are considered “on-premise” permits, meaning you intend to sell alcohol directly to the consumer which will be consumed on the premises.
What Are The Requirements For Acquiring An Austin Liquor License?
Are you ready to apply for your an Austin liquor license or permit for your retail establishment, but don’t know where to start?
There are many steps to this process, but we’ve compiled some tips to help you get started. Making sure you understand the entire process is a great place to start so that you can create a plan for acquiring your Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) permit and develop a realistic timeline.
What Forms Make Up A Typical TABC Permit Application For A Restaurant Or Bar?
What Do I Do If I Lose My 60-Day Sign?
For many establishments, an important part of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) permit application process includes posting a 60-day sign. This sign gives public notice that you plan to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption at a location where that has not recently or previously happened.
How Do I Get A 60-Day Sign?
As you begin the TABC permit application process, you will need to first determine whether your establishment requires a 60-day sign. Some applicants, depending on their establishments’ location and alcoholic beverage service history, may be required to post a sign at their location address for 60 days.
Understanding The Differences Between A Texas Liquor License And Permit
Permit or license: which does your establishment need? The short answer is, “it depends.”
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code regulates alcoholic beverages in the state, requiring businesses to have specific authorization to engage in the alcoholic beverage industry. If you intend to buy alcohol for resale or sell alcohol, you absolutely must have specific authority from the state of Texas.
Do You Need A 60-Day Sign?
One of the first steps to take as you begin the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) licensing process is to determine whether the TABC will require proof of a 60-day sign before they will issue your Texas liquor license or permit. This sign announces to the public that you are attempting to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at a location where that has not previously (or recently) happened.