Jul 21, 2022 | Breweries, Distilleries, Hotels, Industry News, Restaurants, Wineries
There were many challenges faced by businesses throughout the world in 2020, but those in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries particularly suffered. Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are still navigating how to get operations up... 
Mar 11, 2022 | Industry News, Uncategorized
The Texas Legislature passed HB 1927, the permitless carry bill, which went into effect on September 1, 2021. For bars/restaurants that (1) derive 51% or more of their income from on-premise alcohol sales AND (2) do not have a food and beverage certificate: The red... 
Mar 4, 2022 | Alcohol Laws, Alcohol Permit, Industry News, Permit Renewals
TABC released an industry notice on March 4, 2022, providing an update to holders of licenses/permits that expire from September 2021 to March 2022 and those that do business with them. The following information regarding license/permit renewals is per TABC... 
Aug 6, 2021 | Alcohol Laws, Alcohol Permit, Bars, Breweries, Convenience Stores, Distilleries, Hotels, Industry News, Liquor Stores, Private Clubs, Restaurants, Temporary Permit, Wineries
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... 
Jul 26, 2021 | Industry News
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... 
Jun 22, 2021 | Alcohol Laws, Alcohol Permit, Industry News
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... 
May 28, 2021 | Industry News
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... 
May 21, 2021 | Alcohol Laws, Industry News, Private Clubs, Restaurants
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... 
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... 