Understanding Alcohol Purchase Hours, Days, and Holidays in Texas

Alcohol Purchase Hours, Days, and Holidays in Texas – Navigating Texas alcohol laws can be a bit tricky, but we’re here to help! Here’s a quick guide to understanding when and where you can purchase alcohol in Texas, as well as the rules for alcohol to-go.

Hours and Days for Alcohol Purchase

• Liquor Stores: Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day1.
• Grocery and Convenience Stores: Can sell beer and wine from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to midnight on Sunday.

Alcohol To-Go Rules

Thanks to House Bill 1024, Texas now allows alcohol-to-go permanently. Here are the key points:

• Mixed Beverage and Private Club Permittees: Can sell alcohol, including mixed drinks, for pickup or delivery with food orders.
• Wine and Beer Retailers: Already allowed to sell alcohol to go.
• Packaging: Alcoholic beverages must be in their original containers or tamper-proof containers sealed by the retailer.
• Delivery: Alcohol can be delivered with food orders, and third parties can be used for delivery.
• Transportation: Alcohol must not be transported in the passenger area of a vehicle.

Important Reminders

• Food Requirement: Alcohol must be accompanied by a food order for pickup or delivery.
• Container Specifications: Distilled spirits should be in a single-serving container of 375 milliliters maximum.
• Safety: Ensure all containers are properly labeled and sealed.

We hope this helps clarify the rules around alcohol purchase and to-go options in Texas. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

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