Quick answer
Qualifications / Bond: Retailers without a Food and Beverage Certificate need a conduct surety bond; the amount depends on distance from a public school. Renew up to 30 days before expiration or 30 days afterward with a late fee; Stop licensed activity after expiration unless a renewal application and fees are pending with TABC.
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
What are the Texas retail alcohol license requirements?
Bond
Retailers without a Food and Beverage Certificate need a conduct surety bond; the amount depends on distance from a public school.
You will need this if you’re a retailer who does not hold a Food and Beverage (FB) Certificate. The amount of the bond is based on your business’ distance from a public school:
Official sourceLicensing agency and application
Board
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
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What else should I know?
Agency guidance
Mixed Beverage (MB) permits authorize distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for on-premises consumption.
Mixed Beverage Permit (MB)
Authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for on-premise consumption.
Official sourceAgency guidance
Package Store (P) permits authorize distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption.
Package Store Permit (P)
Authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages to consumers for off-premise consumption.
Official sourceAgency guidance
The Mixed Beverage permit has a two-year term from issuance.
Your license is valid for two years from the date its issued.
Official sourceAgency guidance
Renew through AIMS using the official renewal instructions: https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-licenses-permits/tabc-license-permit-renewals/
How to Renew in AIMS
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How do I renew my retail alcohol license in Texas?
Renewal
Renew up to 30 days before expiration or 30 days afterward with a late fee. Stop licensed activity after expiration unless a renewal application and fees are pending with TABC.
You may renew your license up to 30 days before the license expiration date. A business may also renew up to 30 days after the expiration date by paying a late fee. However, a business must stop licensed activities after the expiration date unless a renewal application with fees is pending with TABC.
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View renewal deadlines, fees and CE
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
What are the common questions?
How often do I renew a retail alcohol license license in Texas?
Renew up to 30 days before expiration or 30 days afterward with a late fee. Stop licensed activity after expiration unless a renewal application and fees are pending with TABC.
You may renew your license up to 30 days before the license expiration date. A business may also renew up to 30 days after the expiration date by paying a late fee. However, a business must stop licensed activities after the expiration date unless a renewal application with fees is pending with TABC.
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Which official sources support this guide?
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Official sources and verification (9)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardTexas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-licenses-permits/tabc-license-permit-types/
Apply using TABC’s Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS).
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / BondRetailers without a Food and Beverage Certificate need a conduct surety bond; the amount depends on distance from a public school.
Retailers without a Food and Beverage Certificate need a conduct surety bond; the amount depends on distance from a public school.
You will need this if you’re a retailer who does not hold a Food and Beverage (FB) Certificate. The amount of the bond is based on your business’ distance from a public school:
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalRenew up to 30 days before expiration or 30 days afterward with a late fee. Stop licensed activity after expiration unless a renewal application and fees are pending with TABC.
You may renew your license up to 30 days before the license expiration date. A business may also renew up to 30 days after the expiration date by paying a late fee. However, a business must stop licensed activities after the expiration date unless a renewal application with fees is pending with TABC. Applies to: TABC licenses and permits.
You may renew your license up to 30 days before the license expiration date. A business may also renew up to 30 days after the expiration date by paying a late fee. However, a business must stop licensed activities after the expiration date unless a renewal application with fees is pending with TABC.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceMixed Beverage (MB) permits authorize distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for on-premises consumption.
Mixed Beverage (MB) permits authorize distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for on-premises consumption.
Mixed Beverage Permit (MB)
Authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for on-premise consumption.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidancePackage Store (P) permits authorize distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption.
Package Store (P) permits authorize distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption.
Package Store Permit (P)
Authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages to consumers for off-premise consumption.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceThe Mixed Beverage permit has a two-year term from issuance.
The Mixed Beverage permit has a two-year term from issuance.
Your license is valid for two years from the date its issued.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceRenew through AIMS using the official renewal instructions: https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-licenses-permits/tabc-license-permit-renewals/
Renew through AIMS using the official renewal instructions: https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-licenses-permits/tabc-license-permit-renewals/
How to Renew in AIMS
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee, required hours, exam, continuing education — see the official agency.