Texas Sales & Use Permits

If your business holds a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license or permit, you must also apply for and maintain a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit. This permit is issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and is an important part of staying compliant as a Texas alcoholic beverage business.

A Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit allows your business to collect and remit applicable sales tax. For TABC permit holders, maintaining this permit in good standing is not optional. Failure to keep your Sales and Use Tax Permit active and compliant may be grounds for the suspension or cancellation of your TABC permit.

Who Needs a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit?

Businesses that hold a TABC license or permit are generally required to maintain a valid Sales and Use Tax Permit with the Texas Comptroller. This may include:

• Bars and lounges
• Restaurants serving alcoholic beverages
• Package stores
• Convenience stores selling beer or wine
• Grocery stores with alcoholic beverage permits
• Retailers, wholesalers, and other TABC-regulated businesses

Permit Fee

There is no fee to obtain a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit. However, even though there is no application fee, the permit must still be properly obtained and maintained.

Why This Permit Matters for TABC Compliance

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission expects license and permit holders to remain in good standing with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. If a business falls behind, fails to report properly, or does not maintain its Sales and Use Tax Permit, it can create serious problems for the business’s alcoholic beverage license.

Maintaining a good relationship with the Comptroller’s office helps protect your ability to legally operate under your TABC license or permit.

Possible Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failing to maintain your Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit in good standing may lead to:

• Suspension of your TABC permit
• Cancellation of your TABC permit
• Tax-related compliance issues
• Delays with renewals or permit changes
• Interruptions in your ability to legally sell alcoholic beverages

Get Help With Your Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit

Lone Star Liquor Licensing helps Texas alcoholic beverage businesses understand and manage the permits required to operate legally. If you hold a TABC license or permit, we can help you determine what is needed to stay compliant with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Whether you are opening a new business, renewing an existing permit, or resolving a compliance issue, our team can assist with the paperwork and permit process.

Contact Lone Star Liquor Licensing today for help with Texas Sales and Use Tax Permits, TABC licensing, and related compliance requirements.