INDUSTRY NEWS

TABC License Consolidation
The TABC Sunset bill required the agency to consolidate many of its licenses and permits during the last legislative session. Coinciding with the launch of the new AIMS system on September 1, all current TABC licensed businesses will be operating under the new license...
TABC Resuming Normal Cash and Credit Law Enforcement
TABC has made its final COVID-19 related extension of Cash and Credit Law penalty exemptions. Normal enforcement will resume on April 2, 2021. Cash and credit laws remain in effect. Per TABC communication: Upper Tier Members Are still required to comply...
Get Ahead of the Changes and Shutdown Happening with TABC!
TABC will not accept new applications for licenses from August 1 – August 31, 2021. That includes applications for original primary licenses, subordinate authorities like Food and Beverage Certificates, or supplemental changes, such as location, ownership, business...
What to Expect When Moving Your Restaurant to Texas
Texas offers a lot of opportunities for business growth and development, but when it comes to obtaining a liquor license in Texas, just where do you start for advice? Growing a business in the middle of a national emergency may be on the list of difficult things to...
Staying Out of Trouble and In Business
In this era of COVID-19, hospitality business owners are dealing with more government regulations, compliance requirements, and mandates than ever before. Simply keeping the doors open has depended on scrupulous attention to detail regarding changes to rules and...
A New Way to Shop Local: Support Restaurants to Boost Your Local Economy
One of the hardest aspects of 2020 has been the unknown. It’s difficult to plan for a future you’re unsure about. What will change? What will remain the same? What will happen to your city during this recovery period? The opportunity for positive impact lies in what...
Helping You Navigate the TABC Regulations During COVID-19
Disclaimer: 2020 has been quite a year of uncertainty for everyone, especially for the entertainment industry. It seems like the rules are constantly changing, and we understand that it’s hard to keep up. At LaBarba Permit Service, we are dedicated to offering you...
Why is a Liquor License So Important?
If you’re starting a business in Texas, you’re likely thinking about the wide range of permits and zoning requirements that you’ll have to obtain. Depending on the type of business that you’re starting, however, you may also need to purchase a liquor license in...
Client Feature: Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs
Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs has been a long-time client of ours at LaBarba Permit Service, and we help them out with getting all the proper alcohol permits in Dallas, TX that they need to be able to serve alcohol at the Texas State Fair every year. Background...
Common Reasons Restaurants Lose Their Texas Liquor Licenses
Just as you can earn a liquor license for your restaurant, you can just as easily have your liquor license revoked if you fail to abide by the rules associated with maintaining that license. There are a number of mistakes or missteps you can make that could lead to...
The Top Restaurant Industry Trends and Statistics to Consider in 2019
The restaurant industry is constantly changing and evolving to keep up with people’s tastes and with regional trends. As we proceed through 2019, there are innumerable possibilities for the restaurant industry, so it’s important for restaurateurs to be prepared for...