How to Get a Texas Liquor License
Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Texas liquor license. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Texas alcohol tax bond needs. What Are the Different Types of Texas Liquor Licenses? Texas has both wet and dry counties as well as some counties that allow certain types of alcohol sales but not others. As it is used here, “licensing” refers to any licensing, registration, or permitting process that is required for businesses in general (not specifically cleaning businesses) at the state and/or local level. What Are the Steps in the Licensing Process? While Texas liquor licenses are issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), license applications typically are submitted through the local sheriff’s department and must be accompanied by a certificate from the city or county verifying that the business is located in an area that permits the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Texas currently issues 67 different types of liquor licenses in three broad categories: manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. The licensing process...
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