How long does a liquor license take in Texas?
Usually about 21 days from filing to license in Texas; most take between 16 and 30 days. Measured on Texas filings we followed from application to the license the state issued.
By license type
| License | Usually | Most take |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) | 21 days | 16–27 days |
| Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit (BG) | 19 days | 16–28 days |
| Wine-Only Package Store Permit (Q) | 24 days | 17–32 days |
The clock starts on the date Texas records the application and stops on the date the TABC issues the license. Local sign-offs, inspections, protests and missing paperwork are what push a filing past the usual range.
Watching filings as they move
Every new Texas filing is on the Texas page the morning after it appears, and subscribers get it by email with the business, address and license type. A filing's approval is the day a place can open: the moment insurance, point-of-sale and beverage reps want to have called already.