Applying for a liquor license in San Antonio, Texas involves several steps. Firstly, you need to apply for a state license through the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). The easiest and fastest way to do this is through the Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS). A complete application must include all answered questions, required documents, payment for application fees, and the applicant's signature before a notary public. Payments must be made with a cashier's check, money order, or company check payable to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Personal checks are not accepted. You can also apply by mail, but the processing time will be significantly longer.
Once you have obtained the state license, you can apply for the City of San Antonio Liquor License at the City of San Antonio government website. The fee for this license is half the amount of the State license or permit. These fees must be paid before you can sell alcohol at your location. You can make a payment online, over the phone, via mail, or in person. Non-payment of a local fee may result in a fine of up to $500 and/or the termination of the State license or permit.
In addition to the state and city licenses, you also need to pay the appropriate fee for the Bexar County Liquor Control Permit. This fee is always half of the state fee. You can process renewals for the Bexar County permit by mail or at their downtown office. Existing licenses may be renewed within 30 days prior to the renewal date, but no earlier. If you fail to renew your license after 30 days of expiration, you must re-apply with the TABC and Bexar County for a new permit and restart the application process.
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