Texas Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax Bond
Overview
Selling mixed beverages in Texas comes with a specific tax obligation — and a bond requirement to back it up. Texas requires holders of a mixed beverage permit to post a Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax Bond with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. This bond guarantees that your business will remit the gross receipts tax owed on every mixed beverage sale. It protects the state's revenue and is a non-negotiable condition of operating legally.
Who Needs This Bond?
You hold — or are applying for — a Texas mixed beverage permit and the Comptroller is requiring this bond before your license moves forward. Any bar, restaurant, club, hotel, or other establishment licensed to sell mixed beverages in Texas falls under this requirement. If the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has approved your permit but the Comptroller's office is still waiting on your bond, this is the document you need. The bond amount is set based on your projected or actual gross receipts from mixed beverage sales.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to guarantee payment of the Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax to the State of Texas. Texas levies a gross receipts tax on every mixed beverage sold, and the state uses this bond as a financial backstop if a permittee fails to pay. If you fall short on tax payments, the Comptroller can make a claim against your bond to recover what's owed. The bond does not pay your taxes for you — it holds you accountable for paying them on time.
When is it Required?
Your bond must be in place before the Texas Comptroller finalizes your mixed beverage tax account and before you legally begin selling mixed beverages. Waiting until after you open puts your permit and your business at risk. The Comptroller sets the required bond amount based on your anticipated gross receipts, and you must meet that threshold before operations begin. Renewal of your permit may also require a current, active bond on file.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Texas requirement enforced by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. It applies to any establishment holding or seeking a mixed beverage permit anywhere in Texas, regardless of city or county. There is no local government equivalent — this bond runs directly with your state-level tax and permit obligations.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page — it opens the secure surety portal in a new tab where you can complete your application and purchase immediately. The process is straightforward: enter your business details, confirm the bond amount required by the Comptroller, and submit. Once issued, your bond documents are available digitally so you can deliver proof to the Comptroller without delay.
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