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.
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.
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.
During COVID, alcohol to go became a revenue lifeline for restaurants that had to close their dining areas, and it was so popular that restaurants and customers alike hoped it wouldn’t end after the pandemic. In May of 2021, House Bill 1024 was signed into law, so alcohol to go is here to stay in Texas.
This is great news for Texas restaurants (and patrons)! But what does the new law mean for your establishment?
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.
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.
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.
