Sales Reporting Note: Some license types require the disclosure of sales data to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), not all though. If you’re just selling beer and wine, you’ll be protected the states prying eyes and it’s extra tax you gotta pay. If you wanna sell cocktails for on-site consumption though, you’re going to find yourself on our app. These licenses of the ~30 have to report their sales to the state.

  • Mixed Beverage Permit (MB)
  • Private Club Registration Permit (N)
  • Private Club Malt Beverage and Wine Permit (NB)
  • Private Club Exemption Certificate (NE)
  • Nonprofit Entity Temporary Event Permit (NT)
  • Distiller’s and Rectifier’s Permit (D)

If you’re curious to learn more about the wild world of alcohol licenses in a state that we’ve got them. Look for the 🔍 if you want the licenses that have to report sales.

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Retail Licenses (On-Premise Consumption)

For businesses serving alcohol for on-site consumption:

  • Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) 🔍 Allows sale of all alcoholic beverages on-premises, plus limited catering. Requires sales reporting to TABC. Most common reporting license; 28,315 active licenses.

  • Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer’s Permit (BG) Sale of wine and malt beverages on-premises and to-go in sealed containers. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 20,020 active licenses.

  • Retail Dealer’s On-Premise License (Beer) (BE) Legacy license for beer-only on-premises consumption. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 1,219 active licenses.

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Private Club Permits

For membership-based organizations in restricted alcohol sales areas:

  • Private Club Registration Permit (N) 🔍 Serve all types of alcohol to members/guests on-premises. Requires sales reporting to TABC. 1,108 active licenses.

  • Private Club Malt Beverage and Wine Permit (NB) 🔍 Beer and wine-only service to club members. Requires sales reporting to TABC. 89 active licenses.

  • Private Club Exemption Certificate (NE) 🔍 For fraternal or veterans organizations, exempt from some membership rules. Requires sales reporting to TABC. 347 active licenses.

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Manufacturing Licenses

These permits allow for the production of alcoholic beverages in Texas:

  • Brewer’s License (BW) Authorizes manufacturing malt beverages in Texas, importing, transporting, and selling to distributors or retailers. Large breweries exceeding production thresholds cannot sell directly to consumers. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 331 active licenses.

  • Winery Permit (G) Allows manufacturing wine, bottling, packaging, and selling directly to consumers both on- and off-premises. Can host TABC-approved festivals and events, and ship to consumers under certain conditions. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 1,170 active licenses.

  • Distiller’s and Rectifier’s Permit (D) 🔍 Permits manufacturing, rectifying, and blending distilled spirits and wines, with limited direct consumer sales. Volume limits apply for on-site sales and tastings at special events. Requires sales reporting to TABC. 335 active licenses.

  • Brewpub License (BP) Allows retail licensees to brew malt beverages on-site, capped at 10,000 barrels per year, selling for both on- and off-premises consumption. Sales reporting requirements depend on the primary retail license. If you’re selling beer + shot combos, we’ll see you soon

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Nonresident Manufacturing Licenses

For out-of-state producers distributing in Texas:

  • Out-of-State Winery Direct Shipper’s Permit (DS) Enables out-of-state wineries to ship directly to Texas consumers following Texas tax requirements. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 2,704 active licenses.

  • Nonresident Brewer’s License (BN) Allows out-of-state brewers to sell and ship malt beverages to licensed Texas distributors or brewpubs. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 1,199 active licenses.

  • Nonresident Seller’s Permit (S) Permits out-of-state distilleries or wineries to sell and ship spirits and wine to authorized Texas importers. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 5,532 active licenses.

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Wholesale/Distribution Licenses

For businesses distributing alcoholic beverages to retailers:

  • General Distributor’s License (BB) Authorizes wholesale malt beverage distribution within Texas. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 155 active licenses.

  • Branch Distributor’s License (BC) Permits additional branch locations for General Distributor license holders. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 93 active licenses.

  • Wholesaler’s Permit (W) Allows wholesaling distilled spirits and wine to retailers. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 432 active licenses.

  • General Class B Wholesaler’s Permit (X) Wholesaling of wine and malt beverages (excluding spirits). Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 110 active licenses.

  • Brewer’s Self-Distribution License (SD) Permits qualifying craft brewers to distribute directly to retailers. Reporting requirements unclear due to limited data.

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Retail Licenses (Off-Premise Consumption)

For businesses selling alcohol to be consumed elsewhere:

  • Package Store Permit (P) Traditional liquor store permit for off-premise sales. Closed Sundays; operates 10am-9pm Monday-Saturday. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 4,957 active licenses.

  • Wine-Only Package Store Permit (Q) Off-premise retail of wine and beer (no spirits), following same hours as Package Stores. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 6,693 active licenses.

  • Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit (BQ) Off-premises sales of beer and wine, typical for grocery or convenience stores. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 28,602 active licenses.

  • Retail Dealer’s Off-Premise License (Beer) (BF) Legacy license for beer-only off-premise sales. Does not require sales reporting to TABC. 639 active licenses.

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Special Purpose Licenses

  • Consumer Delivery Permit (CD): Delivery of alcoholic beverages by third-party services.
  • Passenger Transportation Permit (TR): Alcohol service to passengers during transit.
  • Nonprofit Entity Temporary Event Permit (NT) 🔍: Temporary fundraising events by nonprofits.
  • Promotional Permit (PR): Third-party tastings/promotions for manufacturers/wholesalers.

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Storage and Transportation Licenses

  • Bonded Warehouse Permit (J/JD)
  • Manufacturer’s Agent’s Warehousing Permit (AW)
  • Carrier’s Permit (C)
  • Third-Party Local Cartage Permit (ET)
  • Local Cartage Permit (E)
  • Forwarding Center Authority (FC)

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Additional Certificates and Endorsements

  • Food and Beverage Certificate (FB)
  • Late Hours Certificate (LH)
  • Water Park Permit (WP)
  • Local Distributor’s Permit (LP)

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Licenses Requiring Sales Reporting

  • Mixed Beverage Permit (MB)
  • Private Club Registration Permit (N)
  • Private Club Malt Beverage and Wine Permit (NB)
  • Private Club Exemption Certificate (NE)
  • Nonprofit Entity Temporary Event Permit (NT)
  • Distiller’s and Rectifier’s Permit (D)