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Aug 25
1 min

TABC Relaxes Food and Beverage Certificate Requirements During Emergency Meeting on 8-25

On August 25, 2020, The TABC held an emergency commissioner's meeting and approved amendments to its food and beverage certificate rules ...

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aewer4

Aug 21
3 min

Starting an Alcohol-Selling Business

While each business is different, this is a general list of items to complete in creating and establishing an alcohol-selling business. ...

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Comptroller says Mixed Beverage holders don't have to pay extra 6.7% taxes on alcohol sold to-go

Ryan Hughes

Aug 19
1 min

Comptroller says Mixed Beverage holders don't have to pay extra 6.7% taxes on alcohol sold to-go

On August 17, 2020, The Texas Comptroller's Office announced that when a business with a mixed beverage permit sells alcohol for off-prem...

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Operating in Texas After a Reopening: A Predictive Recommendation

aewer4

Aug 17
3 min

Operating in Texas After a Reopening: A Predictive Recommendation

While the reopening of bars is still up in the air with the rising COVID-19 cases, it is likely bars across Texas will be given the green...

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COVID-19 Health Protocols and its Uses After the Pandemic

aewer4

Aug 14
3 min

COVID-19 Health Protocols and its Uses After the Pandemic

In response to the Covid Pandemic, the Governor's Office has released several executive orders and minimum standard health protocols for ...

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TABC Enlarges Pool of Businesses That can use Projected Sales to Qualify as Restaurants under GA-28

Ryan Hughes

Aug 11
2 min

TABC Enlarges Pool of Businesses That can use Projected Sales to Qualify as Restaurants under GA-28

On August 10th, the TABC released an Industry Notice that changes how the TABC is handling the 51% calculation, again. The most previous...

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TABC Closes Loophole Breweries Were Using to Open Patios, But Also Helps Them Qualify as Restaurants

Ryan Hughes

Jul 25
5 min

TABC Closes Loophole Breweries Were Using to Open Patios, But Also Helps Them Qualify as Restaurants

TABC Closes Brewery Loophole, Helps Them Qualify as Restaurants

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Confusion over the definition of restaurant in Abbott's June 26th Executive Order

Ryan Hughes

Jul 5
1 min

Confusion over the definition of restaurant in Abbott's June 26th Executive Order

contact Griffith & Hughes for assistance with negotiating the reopening of your business with the TABC

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Wal-Mart appeals to US Supreme Court to challenge Texas liquor store law

Ryan Hughes

Jun 16
1 min

Wal-Mart appeals to US Supreme Court to challenge Texas liquor store law

On June 5, 2020, Wal-Mart filed its writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court based on its claim that section 22.16 of the ...

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Governor Abbott Issues Waiver Allowing TABC Permits Expiring After March 13, 2020 to be Renewed

Ryan Hughes

May 21
1 min

Governor Abbott Issues Waiver Allowing TABC Permits Expiring After March 13, 2020 to be Renewed

Texas Governor allows alcohol permits expiring after March 13, 2020 to be renewed.

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Texas restaurants are permanently allowed to deliver alcohol - selling it to-go is temporary

Ryan Hughes

Mar 21
2 min

Texas restaurants are permanently allowed to deliver alcohol - selling it to-go is temporary

Restaurants are permanently allowed to deliver alcohol, but selling it to-go is temporary

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Starting 9-1, MBs that Hold an FB can deliver

Ryan Hughes

Aug 29, 2019
1 min

Starting 9-1, MBs that Hold an FB can deliver

Effective 9-1-19, Mixed Beverage permit holders who also hold a Food and Beverage Certificate will be able to deliver alcohol themselves ...

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Effective 9-1, Beer and Wine Retailers (BGs) will be able to deliver

Ryan Hughes

Aug 24, 2019
1 min

Effective 9-1, Beer and Wine Retailers (BGs) will be able to deliver

BG's will be able to deliver ale and wine starting September 1, 2019. A local cartage permit (E) will be required for every location that...

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County to adopt ordinance extending serving hours after Griffith Firm weighs in on issue

Ryan Hughes

Jul 12, 2019
1 min

County to adopt ordinance extending serving hours after Griffith Firm weighs in on issue

Just outside Marfa City Limits, Presidio County officials announced plans to adopt an area-wide ordinance allowing extended serving hours...

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TABC Relaxes Food and Beverage Certificate Requirements During Emergency Meeting on 8-25

Starting an Alcohol-Selling Business

Comptroller says Mixed Beverage holders don't have to pay extra 6.7% taxes on alcohol sold to-go

Operating in Texas After a Reopening: A Predictive Recommendation

COVID-19 Health Protocols and its Uses After the Pandemic

TABC Enlarges Pool of Businesses That can use Projected Sales to Qualify as Restaurants under GA-28

TABC Closes Loophole Breweries Were Using to Open Patios, But Also Helps Them Qualify as Restaurants

Confusion over the definition of restaurant in Abbott's June 26th Executive Order

Wal-Mart appeals to US Supreme Court to challenge Texas liquor store law

Governor Abbott Issues Waiver Allowing TABC Permits Expiring After March 13, 2020 to be Renewed

Texas restaurants are permanently allowed to deliver alcohol - selling it to-go is temporary

Starting 9-1, MBs that Hold an FB can deliver

Effective 9-1, Beer and Wine Retailers (BGs) will be able to deliver

County to adopt ordinance extending serving hours after Griffith Firm weighs in on issue