Sec. 61.31. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. (a) A person may file an application for a license to manufacture, distribute, store, or sell malt beverages with the commission on forms prescribed by the commission.
(b) On receipt of an application for a license under this code, the commission shall follow the procedure under Section 11.43.
(c) Each applicant for an original license shall pay the license fee authorized by commission rule.
(d) A person may not sell malt beverages during the pendency of the person's original license application. An official may not advise a person to the contrary.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 462, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1347, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 763 (S.B. 1035), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 171(a), eff. December 31, 2020.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 171(b), eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Licenses and Permits
Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses
Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses
Section 61.31. Application for License
Section 61.313. Protest by Member of the Public
Section 61.314. Protest by Government Official
Section 61.34. Appeal From Denial
Section 61.36. Local Fee Authorized
Section 61.37. Certification of Wet or Dry Status
Section 61.38. Notice of Application
Section 61.381. Notice by Sign
Section 61.382. Notice by Mail
Section 61.40. Premises Ineligible for License
Section 61.41. Second License at Same Location; Effect on Existing License
Section 61.42. Mandatory Grounds for Denial: Distributor or Retailer
Section 61.421. Denial of License Authorizing On-Premises Consumption
Section 61.43. Discretionary Grounds for Denial: Distributor or Retailer
Section 61.44. Denial of Distributor's or Retailer's License: Prohibited Interests
Section 61.45. Denial of Retailer's or Distributor's License: Prohibited Interest in Premises
Section 61.46. Brewer's License: Grounds for Denial
Section 61.48. Renewal Application
Section 61.49. Action on Renewal Application by Commission; Refund of Fee
Section 61.50. Renewal of Retail Dealer's License: Grounds for Denial
Section 61.51. Premises Defined; Designation of Licensed Premises