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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...
What You Need To Know About Temporary TABC Permits in Dallas, TX
A business or organization is not allowed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on its property without proper licensure. Normally, businesses need to obtain the proper permit for alcohol sales and manufacture from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), a...
Five Things to Consider Before Opening the Doors to Your Brewery
Are you an aspiring brewer working on making your dreams of starting a brewery come true? Before any of us jump into anything, let’s get some advice from an alcohol licensing consultant in Dallas, TX. Here are some of the most important things to consider before...
Six Reasons Your Restaurant Staff Needs Food Safety Training
If your establishment serves alcohol, then the odds are pretty good that you also offer a food menu. Because of this, you need to ensure all your employees are properly trained in food and beverage safety. Not only does training protect customers, employees and your...
Thinking About Growing Your Restaurant Brand in Texas?
Every major player will be attending the Texas Restaurant Association’s Marketplace Conference on July 15 and 16 in San Antonio. It’s the best way to get the inside scoop on leading-edge trends in food, techniques, technology, beverages and more. The products and...
The Five Best Summer Music Venues Near Dallas, Texas
Summer is here, and that means it’s the ideal time to check out live, outdoor music. There’s nothing like being under the stars and listening to your favorite band with a huge crowd. And what better place to seek out music than Texas, with its rich heritage in every...
How To Get A Liquor License in Texas
This article answers the following FAQs about obtaining a TX liquor license: Who or what workplace needs a liquor license Differences between license & permit The process and how long it takes to obtain Any barriers to receiving one What to do if you are denied...
Can You Sell Drinks at Outdoor Events?
We know that restaurants, clubs and other establishments that sell or serve alcohol need to have a liquor license in order to do so. In addition, owners and employees working around alcohol should also have undergone the proper training to ensure the business operates...
Texas Sake Co: The Only Sake Producer in Texas
While Texas’s state alcohol laws certainly place some restrictions on creators of craft beers and liquors, there is still quite a wide variety of alcohol you’ll find across the state. One example is Texas Sake Co., which is the state’s only producer of the favorite...
Why Most Texas Alcohol Laws Have Been the Same Since the 1930s
Many lawmakers in Texas have made careers out of taking policies that lean light on regulation and rules. However, there are certainly some exceptions in the alcoholic beverage industry—many of the laws that govern the production, sale and distribution of liquor and...
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Under New Management
If you’re familiar with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), you know it has had problems in the past. Accusations of corruption and regulatory overkill used to be the norm for the TABC. In one notorious case, the TABC fined a company $713 million for...