Beer & Wine Permits

If you have proper identification and are the owner listed on the application, a deputy in our office will notarize your application. The Tax Office will issue a temporary receipt that must remain in public view on your premises until you receive your permanent license from TABC.

The fees shown on the application are State of Texas fees only. You will also have to pay Bexar County fees, a state surcharge fee and, when appropriate, a renewal fee of $2.00. When you have received an application for a renewal beer license from TABC, bring it to the Bexar County Tax Office 233 N. Pecos-La Trinidad, Suite 170, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Beer licenses cannot be renewed earlier than 30 days before the renewal date. If you fail to renew your license on time, but apply for renewal between the first and 30th day after the renewal, a late fee of $100.00 will be added. If you fail to renew your license on time, and let more than 30 days go by after the renewal date, you will be required to do the following: 1)  cease selling beer; and 2) re-file with TABC.

The application for a new license will instruct you on where to go to get the application processed. Renewal applications can be obtained by visiting the Tax Office or can be processed by mail as long as the form is completely filled out. The copy must contain the original signature by the owner and must be notarized. Payments can be made by check or money order or by cash if you choose to come by the office. Renewal applications by mail should be addressed to Sylvia S. Romo, C.P.A., Tax Assessor-Collector, Attn: Beer and Liquor Department, 233 N. Pecos-La Trinidad, Suite 170, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Liquor License

The Tax Office does not collect any state fees for liquor permits. Those fees are collected only through TABC. Applications for alcoholic beverage licenses are available from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711. Local offices of the TABC can be found on the TABC website.

When you receive notice that it's time to renew your liquor license, in addition to paying your state renewal fee, you should also contact the Bexar County Tax Office to pay the appropriate fee for the Bexar County Liquor Control Permit. This fee is always one-half of the state fee. Renewals for the Bexar County permit can also be processed by mail, or done at the downtown location.