Important Laws To Know About a Texas Alcohol Permit

Making, transporting, and serving alcohol in Texas are closely regulated activities. It is not easy to understand all of the laws and which ones apply to your business in particular. Texas Alcohol Consulting makes it our business to be current on all applicable regulations at all times.. In this article, we will address what you need to know about the laws regarding a Texas alcohol permit. 

The things to keep in mind when you are operating a business that has a Texas alcohol permit include:

• Age Requirements – You cannot sell alcohol to anyone under 21 years old.
• Sole Source Alcohol – Your restaurant or another establishment cannot sell alcohol from just one producer.
• No Food Trucks – If you have a food truck, you cannot sell alcohol.
• Dry on Certain Days – Your venue is not permitted to sell alcohol on Thanksgiving, New Year’s, or Christmas Day.

Time of Day Limits – You can sell alcohol on Sunday before noon if it ss paired with a meal. You cannot sell any beverage anywhere or anytime on Sunday if it is more than 17% alcohol. Your establishment can sell beer and wine from 7 a.m. until midnight Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are from noon until midnight. Only liquor stores are allowed to sell distilled spirits.

Because of this myriad of regulations and many others, it is essential to contact and work with a company that knows the ins and outs of the laws related to a Texas alcohol permit. With their guidance, you can rest assured that you will understand the requirements so you do not violate any laws.