May 11, 2021 | Alcohol Laws, Alcohol Permit, Industry News, Private Clubs, Restaurants
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... 
Apr 30, 2021 | Alcohol Permit, Bars, Breweries, Convenience Stores, Distilleries, Hotels, Industry News, Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Special Use Permits, Temporary Permit
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... 
Mar 31, 2021 | Alcohol Laws, Alcohol Permit, Industry News
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... 
Mar 19, 2021 | Alcohol Laws, Alcohol Permit, Bars, Breweries, Industry News, Restaurants
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... 
Nov 19, 2020 | Alcohol Permit, Restaurants
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... 
Apr 13, 2020 | Alcohol Permit
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... 
Mar 31, 2020 | Alcohol Permit, Client News, Restaurants
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... 
Mar 31, 2020 | Alcohol Permit, Restaurants
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... 
Jan 21, 2020 | Alcohol Permit, Restaurants
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... 
Sep 14, 2019 | Alcohol Permit
So, you’re about to open a new bar or restaurant in the booming Dallas area? Unless you’re shooting for the world’s most wholesome restaurant, the odds are good that you’ll want to get a liquor license. After all, most Texans like to wash down a good meal or rehydrate... 