Restaurant vs. Bar Licensing


TXDSHS handles food safety for all establishments, but TABC additionally regulates bars, which primarily serve alcohol. Separate or combined permits might be required.

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Mopping and Wet Floor Signs

A method to prevent slip hazards in kitchens or bar areas. TXDSHS advises removing standing water...

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TABC License Transfer

Procedure allowing bar or restaurant ownership changes without reapplying from scratch, if compli...

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Off-Site Catering Permit

Required by TXDSHS or local jurisdictions for serving food or alcohol at events outside the licen...

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TABC Seller Server Course

A training program mandated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for employees who sell or ...

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Speed Rack Setup

Arrangement of commonly used liquor bottles for quick access in a bar area. TABC guidelines requi...

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Paper Straw Mandates

Local bans on plastic straws in some areas. TXDSHS focuses on sanitary storage and single-use pol...

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Wine Bottle Storage

Proper handling of corked or screw-top bottles, keeping them in a cool, dark place. TABC laws req...

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Pool Bar Rules

Bars adjacent to swimming pools require special TABC oversight if serving alcohol, and TXDSHS add...

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Weighted Staffing for TABC Compliance

Ensuring enough TABC-certified employees are present per shift to supervise alcohol sales, preven...

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Food Handler Certification

A state-approved credential ensuring individuals understand basic food safety practices. In Texas...

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License Renewal

The process of updating or extending a TABC or TXDSHS-related certification before it expires; of...

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Tablet-Based POS Systems

Digital ordering and payment tools often used tableside; staff must log out to avoid unauthorized...

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Splitting Checks Policy

Procedures for handling multiple payments; some businesses require only certain staff handle alco...

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Inducements for Alcohol Sales

Offering incentives (e.g., buy-one-get-one) to boost liquor or beer sales; TABC restricts some pr...

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TABC Private Club Permit

A license for establishments operating as private clubs in “dry” areas. Members pay dues, and sta...

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Wholesaler vs. Retailer (Alcohol)

TABC distinguishes between entities that import/produce alcohol (wholesalers) and those selling t...

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Open Flame Candles on Tables

Ambiance or warming. TXDSHS warns of fire hazards near flammable décor. TABC warns staff to monit...

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