Serving Austin and Travis County Since 1944
Austin Liquor License and TABC Permit Experts
We are a Texas liquor licensing agency staffed by former TABC professionals. We handle TABC permits and surety bonds for Austin and Travis County businesses, and we manage your local certifications so you open on time.
The Local Advantage
We Handle the Travis County and City of Austin Steps in Person
A Austin liquor license is not only a state filing. Texas law requires local certifications, and in the Austin metro that means signatures and approvals from the Travis County Clerk, the City of Austin, and the county judge. Our team of former TABC professionals prepares your forms, files with the TABC through the AIMS portal, and clears the local steps that stall applicants who file on their own.
Start Your Austin ApplicationLocal filing in Austin
We coordinate every office your application touches: the Travis County Clerk, the City of Austin, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and the TABC.
Serving Austin and all of Travis County.
What We Do in Austin
The Businesses We Help Most
Whatever your Austin business needs to sell, serve, or store alcohol, we handle the full application and the supporting bonds.
Bars and nightclubs
Mixed Beverage permits and late hours certification for high volume venues.
Restaurants and brewpubs
Food and Beverage Certificates and the right permit for your concept.
Package and liquor stores
Package Store and Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer permits for off premise sales.
Convenience and retail stores
Beer and wine off premise permits and renewals kept current.
Private clubs and venues
Private Club Registration permits for member clubs and event spaces.
Distributors and wineries
Wholesale, importation, and manufacturer permits for the middle and upper tiers.
The Process
Your Austin Liquor License in Six Steps
Documents and application
We gather your documents and complete the correct TABC application for your Austin business type.
Local filing
We file with the Travis County Clerk, the City of Austin, and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
TABC review
The TABC reviews the application, schedules your interview, and inspects the premises.
County judge approval
The county judge reviews and approves your application and schedules any required hearing.
Tax assessor payments
We retrieve the approved application and complete the tax assessor payments.
Final processing
We deliver the completed file to the TABC for final processing and issuance.
Questions
Austin Liquor License FAQ
Direct answers to the questions Austin business owners ask us most.
How do I get a liquor license in Austin?
You file with the TABC through the AIMS portal and complete the local certifications for Travis County and the City of Austin, including county judge approval. We prepare the application, file it, and hand carry the local paperwork so your file keeps moving.
How long does a Austin liquor license take?
Most applications take about 45 to 60 days, depending on TABC review, the county judge schedule, and the premises inspection. We track every step and clear the local requirements that stall applicants who file on their own.
How much does a Austin liquor license cost?
The total has three parts: the state TABC fee for your permit type, a local fee that is often about half the state fee, and ancillary costs such as a conduct surety bond and the required public notice. We give you a full breakdown for your exact permit during your consultation.
Can I get a license near a school or church in Austin?
Texas generally restricts alcohol sales within 300 to 1,000 feet of schools and churches, and the exact distance and how it is measured vary within Austin. A Food and Beverage Certificate can create an exception in some cases. We run a site analysis before you sign a lease.
GFA Testimonials
Trusted By Businesses Across Texas
"The Gerald Franklin Agency is the gold standard in the State of Texas for application, renewals and compliance in the ever changing licensing industry."
"Would highly recommend using Gerald Franklin Agency for liquor licenses and permits. Richard Wills is incredibly professional and I had a great experience working with him."
"Richard and the team certainly played a major role in facilitating our access to the market."
Ready to Start Your Austin Liquor License?
Call the largest private liquor licensing agency in Texas. Former TABC professionals handle your Austin application from the first question to final approval.
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