In fact, it is one of the more difficult states to get approval. Thankfully, Texas has adapted with the times and applying can be done online. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean the laws are lenient, in fact it is the opposite. There are several rules for the business, business owner, employees and a multitude of liquor and beer licenses to apply for. We break down how to get started and some simple guidelines business owners must follow once they have received their license.
Once you have gone over what type of license or licenses you canbegin the application process. Go to the official TABC website and begin to fill out the forms required. It is important to remember when opening a new business that this is not a simple task. Sometimes, getting approved for a license can take up to 6 months to a year. Start early and make sure all of your forms are correct! If anything is not properly stated on your forms your beer and liquor license can be denied. If paper work isn’t your thing or this seems just a bit to hard there are sever Texas license service agencies that can help. These agencies do all the paper work and applications for you. If you own or are opening several business we suggest making life a little easier and finding service agencies in your district.
An alcohol license can cost anywhere from $25 for special temporary permits to more than $17,000 for manufacturers with at l
east 5 establishments. This again, depends on what type of license you are applying for. The average cost in the United States is around $1400. Not only will you have cost to get your permit to sell, your employees will also have cost.
In the State of Texas it is required for all employees that sell any type of alcohol to receive a a Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission certificate. You can have your employees and yourself take a course all together or individually. If taken together, Comedy TABC offers a discount for groups. Otherwise, as the business owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that all of your employees are certified before they begin working. Each employee should have a small business card like certificate stating that they have completed a TABC course.
There are a lot of them. More than you can imagine. Always make sure you are up to date with TABC standards. An undercover TABC officer can come into your establishment at any time. They do this through out the year with no warning. They may be looking for minors being served, unlicensed beverage being poured or employees that have not completed a TABC course.
All of this can fall on both the employee in the wrong and the business owner. To see a complete list of fines use the following chart found on the TABC website. Also, know that it is very common for restaurant/bars/clubs to be fined. Once you have received multiple fines, your business will face the risk of losing their license or being shut down. Below is a list of the most common reasons a Texas business has had their alcohol license revoked:
We want everyone to remember that getting drink, service and sell alcohol is meant to be a privilege. Don’t over consume, over sell or skip on any TABC laws. Alcohol should make your time more enjoyable, so make sure to follow the rules. We hope this helped break down getting a license and we will see you again soon.
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