Texas Fee Interest Manufacturer's License (BA) Bond
Overview
Manufacturers of beer in Texas who hold or are applying for a Brewer's Permit (BA) under the fee interest classification are required to post this surety bond with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It guarantees that the licensee will comply with all applicable state alcohol regulations, pay required taxes and fees, and operate within the terms of their permit. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to get bonded so your TABC application moves forward without delay.
Who Needs This Bond?
Craft brewery owners, large-scale beer manufacturers, and brewing operations structured around a fee interest arrangement all need this bond. If your Texas brewery operates under a fee interest model — where the brewer produces beer on behalf of another party using that party's malt beverage formula or brand — the TABC requires this specific bond classification. It is not a general business bond; it applies precisely to the BA fee interest permit category.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the state of Texas and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission against financial harm caused by a fee interest manufacturer's failure to meet its legal obligations. Those obligations include paying excise taxes on malt beverages produced, following TABC regulations governing manufacturing and distribution, and operating within the scope of the BA permit. If the principal defaults on those duties, the bond provides a financial remedy up to the bond's face amount.
When is it Required?
Before the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issues or renews a Brewer's Permit under the fee interest classification, applicants must submit this bond as part of the licensing package. The TABC will not approve the permit application without it in place. If you have already received notice that your license requires this bond, purchasing it now is the next step to completing your application.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Texas requirement administered by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It applies to any fee interest brewing operation located in or licensed to do business in Texas under a BA permit. There is no county- or city-level equivalent — the obligation runs directly to the state.
How to Buy Online
Click the 'Buy This Bond Online' button on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your business details, complete the application, and follow the steps to purchase and download your bond. Once issued, you can submit the bond document directly to the TABC with your permit application.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency and built for business owners who need to get bonded without waiting on an agent callback. Our online catalog covers surety bonds nationwide, including the full range of TABC-required bonds for Texas alcohol manufacturers. Buy, download, and file — all in one session.