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Beer and Wine Permits in Texas: BG vs BE

Places that serve beer and wine but no liquor hold either a BG permit or a BE license. A BG covers beer and wine; a BE covers beer only. There are about 10,500 active BG permits and 711 active BE licenses in Texas.

BG: Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer's Permit

BE: Retail Dealer's On-Premise License

Why you won't find their sales

Texas publishes monthly alcohol sales only for Mixed Beverage and private club permits, because those reports come from the mixed beverage tax. BG and BE holders don't file them, so there are no public sales figures for beer-and-wine places. Their license details, owners and add-on certificates are still public.

Browse every beer-and-wine license in your area, with owner, address and add-ons. All licenses

Sources: TABC License and Permit Types · TABC Alcohol Delivery and Pickup. This guide explains what public records show; it isn't legal advice. Check with TABC before acting on a licensing question.

Questions

Can a BG permit holder sell liquor?

No. A BG permit covers beer and wine only. Serving liquor requires a Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) or a private club permit.

Do BG and BE places report their sales?

No. Only Mixed Beverage and private club permits file the monthly sales reports the State publishes.

Can a beer and wine bar deliver in Texas?

A BG holder can deliver beer and wine up to 17% alcohol within 2 miles of its city limits, itself with a Local Cartage Permit or through a Consumer Delivery Permit company. A BE holder can deliver beer through a CD company.

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