Package Store Permit

Description

Authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages to consumers for off-premise consumption. It includes authority for the package store to transport its inventory between its other licensed locations within the same county, to transport alcoholic beverage orders to its end-consumer customers (certain limitations apply), and to conduct product tastings on the package store premises.

Often obtained by:

-Liquor Stores

Building Requirements:

-The store must be completely separated from any other businesses by a solid, opaque wall from floor to ceiling, without connecting doors, shared bathroom facilities, or shared entry foyers. -In addition, your store must have a front door, which opens onto a street, parking lot, public sidewalk, or the public area of a mall or shopping center, through which the public may enter.-Similarly, your store must have a rear or side entrance that can serve as an emergency exit or for the delivery of merchandise. -Finally, your store must have a bathroom that complies with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended

Hours:

Monday -Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Permits often added:

-LP: For holders of a Package Store Permit (P), it authorizes holders to sell all types of alcoholic beverages to Mixed Beverage Permits (MB) and Private Club Registration Permits (N/NB/NE).  

-Lottery Permit

-Tobacco (expires May 31st of every even year)

-E-Cigarette Permit (expires May 31st of every even year)

Things to keep in mind

You require three permits to sell alcohol

1. State (TABC)

2. County

3. City (If inside the city limits)

The City of Houston is one of the only cities in the state that charges for their city permit every year. State and County permits are due every two years. If your location is outside the city limits, you don't have to worry about city permits.

At TXLLA we will keep you up to date with all of your renewal dates so you don't have to worry about it.

Contact us by phone, email, or text with your business address or the city you will potentially establish your business and we'll provide a free consultation and go over any questions you might have.

936-235-8155

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Need a more detailed explanation. of the permit? https://www.tabc.texas.gov/static/sites/default/files/2021-08/package-store-p-and-local-distributor-lp-off-premise-retailers-lc_0.pdf