To apply for an Alcoholic Beverage Permit

All businesses must complete forms and get certifications. You’ll need to fill out the TABC Prequalification Packet, Location Packet and Business Packet. A fully completed TABC application must be submitted to the City Secretary.

The appropriate City fees will be collected upon approval of the permit.

The following information is provided for potential applicants seeking to obtain an Alcoholic Beverage Permit:

Effective October 1, 2014, the City of Pearland adopted Ordinance No. 1502-1 stating "no person shall manufacture, sell, distribute or store any alcoholic beverage within the city without first obtaining a permit from the City Secretary. Prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this Chapter, the applicant for the permit shall pay to the city such fees as are authorized by state law."  The City fee (one-half of the state fee) is due upon establishment or renewal of the state fee.

The City will make every effort to process applications in a timely manner.  Please allow 3-5 days for a response.

QUESTIONS

To review the City's Code regarding Alcoholic Beverages, please refer to Chapter 4 of the City of Pearland's Code of Ordinances.

Questions regarding the City's application process should be directed to the City Secretary's Office at 281.652.1653. Questions regarding zoning or the Special Permit process should be directed to the Community Development at 281.652.1638.


General questions regarding the sale of beer and wine should be directed to the local office of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at 817-652-5912 or visit their web site at http://www.tabc.state.tx.us.

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