INDUSTRY NEWS
New TABC License & Fee Structure (September 2021)
Prepare for changes happening to TABC’s license and fee structure starting September 1, 2021. TABC is implementing a new license type and fee structure which will take effect on September 1, 2021. Simultaneously, the industry will be moving to TABC’s new license and...
Executive Director Bentley Nettles Addresses Changes To TABC Permitting At Annual TRA Conference
Bentley Nettles, the Executive Director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, made a report at the Texas Restaurant Association's annual meeting in San Antonio. LaBarba Permit Service, a founding member of the Texas Association of Beverage Licensing Service...
LaBarba Clients Make Top 100
Check Out the Best Bars in Dallas The Dallas Observer has named seven LaBarba clients in their ‘City of Ate’ piece featuring the 100 Best Bars in Dallas for 2021. We are so proud of these clients for their accomplishments, and for showing that LaBarba truly works with...
AIMS Onboarding Training Schedule
TABC Industry Update June 2021 TABC is undergoing major changes in 2021, including the move to their new system, AIMS. In order to facilitate getting everyone into the new system, TABC is hosting multiple virtual onboarding events on Microsoft Teams. AIMS onboarding...
Delta-8 Under Debate
Popular New Alternative to Marijuana Now on the Chopping Block Delta-8 is a synthetically derived compound from hemp that has similar effects to traditional (delta-9) marijuana but is federally legal and less potent. Because of this, many people in states where...
Texas Loves Liquor To-Go
Texas Loves Liquor To-Go It’s official! Beer, wine, and mixed drinks will continue to be allowed in to-go and delivery orders in the state of Texas. On May 12, 2021 Governor Greg Abbot signed House Bill 1024 immediately permitting the sale of alcohol in take-out...
Check Your Permits for Alcohol To-Go!
Major long-term changes are in the works for alcohol to-go sales. As a response to COVID-19, Texas Governor Greg Abbott suspended regulations to permit the sale of alcohol directly to consumers for off-premises consumption. In April, the Texas Legislature passed a...
TABC Industry Update – April 2021
TABC is undergoing major changes in 2021, including not processing new permits during August 2021 as they move to their new system, AIMS. We anticipate a large increase in the number of applications submitted to TABC for processing prior to August 1st, resulting in...
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...