TABC Licensing

TEXAS ALCOHOL & BEVERAGE COMMISSION

The TABC is the state agency responsible for regulating the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. The TABC issues licenses and permits to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of alcoholic beverages, and enforces state laws and regulations related to the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages.

We provide comprehensive liquor counsel for national restaurant and hotel chains, concessionaires, catering companies, package stores, and a variety of other on-premise and off-premise vendors. Our TABC licensing & defense legal services include:

TABC Licensing

TABC Violation Defense

TTB Permits

Dram Shop Defense

Comptroller Audits

Clear Beverage Licensing is led by a group of TABC lawyers with over 30 years’ experience in the alcoholic beverage industry. Our TABC attorneys are supported by a dedicated team of TABC licensing experts and TABC compliance specialists. From start to finish, our expert legal team makes dealing with TABC issues and the alcohol licensing process as easy as signing your name.

Since our firm applies for new TABC licenses to sell alcoholic beverages daily, our process is straightforward, smooth, and successful. Do not waste time and money – let us help with your TABC licensing & defense.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Seal
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Alcoholic Beverage Licensing including:

  • New Applications & Renewals
  • On-Premise & Off-Premise Permits
  • Private Clubs
  • State, County, and City Compliance

Administrative Violation Defense including:

  • Sale to Minors
  • Sale to Intoxicated Persons
  • Service During Prohibited Hours
  • Subterfuge

Expedited Service as Necessary

Protest Hearings & Appeals

Dram Shop

Three Licensing Issues You Should Know!

TABC Agreement

Obtaining a TABC license requires posting one or more bonds. Let us help with bonds and overcoming any issues that block or slow bond issuance.

TABC License

Avoid signing a lease for any property until you have your alcohol license in hand. We have seen the problems caused by entering into a lease agreement for a bar or restaurant.

TABC Paperwork

In addition to a TABC license, you also need a Texas Sales Tax Permit. Make it easy on yourself, and let us work with the State Comptroller on your behalf.