Alcoholic Beverage Premises License - Location Review

ARACPE1001
Plan Review
Not Required
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Not Required
Valid Period
60 days
Processing Time
7 to 10 business days for routine projects
APPLY & INSPECTIONS QUESTIONS
Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Physical Address:

1002 Washington Ave., 1st floor
Houston, TX 77002

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1561
Houston, TX 77251

8 am to 4 pm

About

Alcoholic beverage means alcohol, or any beverage containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted.

License means any license issued pursuant to the TABC, except a temporary or agent's beer license.

After Approval

After the location has been determined eligible and the certification document has been issued, the applicant has less than 60 days to obtain the City Secretary's execution of the application.

Conditions & Exceptions

If a location is determined to be ineligible, the applicant will receive written notification detailing the reasons for the denial. Onsite review is conducted to determine eligibility of location and authorize City Secretary to execute application.

Non-routine applications may require submission of other documents to support location eligibility.

What You Need
Apply in Person
  1. Bring the required document to the Houston Permitting Center.
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Apply by Mail

Mail the required document to:

Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department
Commercial Permitting & Enforcement Section
PO Box 1561
Houston, TX 77251-1561

Apply by Email

Fax the required document to 832-395-9630.

Conditions & Exceptions

A location review is required for:

  • A new location and applicant 
  • An existing location but new applicant 
  • Reinstatement 
  • A change in license or permit location 
  • Adding other categories to an existing location
Additional Resources
What You Need

Onsite review of the location requires the address to be posted at the proposed entrance to the establishment. If location is in pre-development stage, call 832-394-8803 for instructions.