The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) requires alcoholic beverage manufacturers, distributors, retailers, etc. to apply for licenses and permits before they may operate in the State of Texas. TABC is required to charge a license fee and surcharge for each place of business that manufactures, imports or sells beer.
The fees shown on the application are State of Texas fees only. You will also be required to pay Gregg County fees for these licenses and permits. After the State issues a new license or does a renewal of an existing license or permit, a statement will be mailed by Gregg County for the County fees. These statements are due upon receipt.
Pursuant to Sec. 437.01235 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, you are exempt from paying fees to the county if you are a food service establishment, retail food store, mobile food unit, roadside food vendor, or temporary food service establishment that has already paid a fee to operate to a city. If you claim this exemption, please return the county invoice with proof that the fee was paid to a city.
Your best resource when applying for a new license or permit is your local TABC office.
Local TABC offices can be found on the TABC website: (http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/contact_us/local_field_office.asp).