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State License

Texas Tobacco License

Any Texas business that sells cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco needs the retailer permit. We file the Comptroller application and align it with your other permits.

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The Texas retailer cigarette, cigar, and tobacco permit, Form AP 193, is the authorization any business needs to sell traditional cigarettes, cigars, or loose tobacco in Texas. Gerald Franklin Agency prepares and files the application with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and coordinates it with your sales tax and alcohol permits.

What It Allows

Tobacco License

The permit lets your business legally sell cigarettes, cigars, and tobacco products at a fixed commercial location. It is location specific, so each store needs its own permit, and it pairs naturally with alcohol and lottery retail.

Who needs it

Any business in Texas that sells cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco products to the public.

Requirements

What You Need

  • An active sales tax permit for each specific commercial location
  • A commercial address with regular posted business hours, not a residence, a PO box, or a storage unit
  • Ownership that matches Texas Secretary of State and IRS filings
  • Inventory purchased only from permitted Texas distributors or wholesalers

The Details

Fees and Key Facts

Permit
Retailer Cigarette, Cigar, and Tobacco Permit, Form AP 193
Base fee
180 dollars, prorated by application month
Term
Two years
Penalty
Selling without a valid permit can bring fines up to 2,000 dollars per day

Fees are the state portion and are subject to change. Local fees and bonds are additional. We confirm current figures for your exact permit or bond during your consultation.

Questions

Tobacco License FAQ

Who needs a Texas tobacco permit?

Any business that sells cigarettes, cigars, or tobacco products. The permit comes from the Texas Comptroller, and we file it for you.

Can I buy tobacco from another retailer to resell?

No. Texas law requires you to purchase from permitted Texas distributors or wholesalers only.

Do I need a permit for each store?

Yes. The permit is location specific, so each location requires its own permit. We file for all of your locations.

What does it cost?

The base fee is 180 dollars, prorated by the month you apply, for a two year term. A missed renewal adds a 50 dollar late fee.

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